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catastrophe

[kuh-tas-truh-fee] / kəˈtæs trə fi /


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Social Security was created to exactly avoid this kind of catastrophe, which would lead to homelessness, poverty and hunger, as it did in the 1930s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

"We want the world to help us overcome the catastrophe of war. Enough wars -- it's time to work towards rebuilding Gaza."

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

"It's a catastrophe... for all of us, not only my family, but every single family that lives in that town."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

You’ve got empty skyscrapers and a massive homeless catastrophe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But Maya-Jade’s catastrophe was of a different flavor.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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