disastrous
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that Pakistan were "clearly shot for confidence" after such a disastrous morning.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
For trucking, the consequences could be particularly disastrous.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
He and other environmental advocates say the voluntary deals struck by major water agencies would be disastrous for threatened and endangered fish, including salmon, steelhead, green sturgeon, longfin smelt and Delta smelt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
After the disastrous Battle of Long Island in August, Washington faced a tough decision: defend New York, burn it to keep it out of British hands or simply retreat?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The herbicides, then, like the insecticides, include some very dangerous chemicals, and their careless use in the belief that they are “safe” can have disastrous results.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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