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disastrous

[dih-zas-truhs, -zah-struhs] / dɪˈzæs trəs, -ˈzɑ strəs /


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A previous commission candidate dropped out of the running after a disastrous hearing before the council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

While holding 22% of your assets in cash seems like a lot, it’s far from disastrous.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Prior to this road trip, the furthest my dog had traveled from home was Mississippi — about two hours away — for a disastrous night in a cabin I’d rented for my ex’s 40th birthday.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s also a terrible, deteriorating market for auto makers, and the country isn’t only exporting its vehicles, it’s exporting its disastrous market dynamics.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I shot back, glad I had an outlet for the anger that had been simmering under the surface of my skin ever since that morning’s disastrous study session.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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