worst case
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In the worst-case scenario, when an insurer collapses, a guaranty fund supported by other insurers in its state helps pay claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
For the Pentagon, this was a worst-case scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
For those bets to pay off, the U.S. needs to avoid the worst-case scenario—an oil-driven recession.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
The worst-case scenario is he may have missed his last big chance to force his way to the forefront of Tuchel's thoughts as he finalises his World Cup plans.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“You’ve just laid out the worst-case scenario,” he said.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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