catastrophic
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"Victims were led to believe that only Khan could protect them and their families from catastrophic supernatural harm, and that withdrawing from his control would expose them to devastating consequences," Prof Gill adds.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The catastrophic results have been visible on L.A. streets for some time now.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
By studying how ancient people responded to catastrophic eruptions, scientists hope to better understand which survival strategies mattered most and how those lessons could help us face future disasters.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
"While she is currently hospitalised following a catastrophic health failure, a temporary transfer is not enough. Narges must never be returned to the conditions that broke her health," he added.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
America ended legal slavery more than 150 years ago, after four years of a catastrophic civil war that took the lives of as many as 750,000 Americans, according to new estimates.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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