disastrous

Example Sentences

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The worst-case scenario in the recent past is probably represented by someone who retired at the end of 1969, just before the disastrous, inflationary 1970s and early 1980s.

From MarketWatch

The WHO is right to be preparing for this disastrous outcome while of course hoping we never come anywhere near it.

From Salon

Sure, there are a few amateurs with metal detectors willing to give it a crack when a destination wedding takes a disastrous turn.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Aston Martin are last in the world championship after what amounts to a disastrous start to the season.

From BBC

He added: "Nigel Farage has chutzpah to return to the stage and say 'things are disastrous, and I'm the person to fix it'."

From BBC