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

He added: "Nigel Farage has chutzpah to return to the stage and say 'things are disastrous, and I'm the person to fix it'."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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

Nations such as Russia, Poland, and Finland also experienced disastrous economic times and suffered from oppressive governments, leading many to risk the long, treacherous ocean voyage to America.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler