drastic
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His struggles have reached the point that the Dodgers even considered benching him on Wednesday, though they ultimately decided against making such a drastic move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
But the island is on the cusp of being evacuated as water levels drop to the lowest levels ever, forcing residents to take drastic measures to ensure supplies do not run out.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Again, experience will come into the equation if Cox's form suggests a more drastic decision must be made.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Effects in Southern California will be much less drastic, according to forecasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
As for Desdemona, her meeting with Fard may have contributed to the drastic decision she made around the same time.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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