disastrous

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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 • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

While MTV helped usher in the careers of a new wave of musicians, it proved disastrous for others, nobody more than Billy Squier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Software stocks have had a disastrous start to 2026 but they enjoyed some rare outperformance Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

When reminded of his disastrous performance at the 1962 Candidates, he said: “Maybe this was a good thing. I didn’t have the maturity to handle it then.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady