catastrophic

Example Sentences

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The AA, representing motorists, said the schemes had turned out to be a "catastrophic waste of time, money and effort".

From BBC

“A lot of those nuances can fall through the cracks, and because of that, it could lead to catastrophic outcomes.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The scariest part is not having catastrophic coverage,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The brain drain has been catastrophic at the department, which is engulfed in personnel chaos.

From Salon

The parliamentary estate - which includes the House of Commons and the Lords - is crumbling and there are concerns about the risk of a catastrophic incident, such as a fire.

From BBC