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scenario

[si-nair-ee-oh, -nahr-] / sɪˈnɛər iˌoʊ, -ˈnɑr- /


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Though the period is dutifully realized, we’re left without an artful dramatization of why everything changed because of these particular people in this specific scenario.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

At a rooftop party Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. sponsored by Kalshi, Republican strategist Alex Latcham said he laid out what he called one nightmare scenario for Republicans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

When a company issues new shares, the scenario runs in reverse.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

The prospect of Congress coming to a standstill weighed on the dollar and Treasury yields, with observers pointing out that such a scenario would restrict spending.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Worst-case scenario? The money runs out and we live on the streets of Chicago. Or we call our parents and borrow $125 for the Greyhound. Given the two choices, I’d probably opt for the streets.”

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

In scenarios where a control centre operator took a decision while the automatic safety system was down, a second operator would have to confirm it, Puente added.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

The researchers also investigated more unusual scenarios involving theories in which space has additional dimensions beyond the three we experience in everyday life.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Like any time we have taboo topics or taboo-like scenarios different from the “norm” we get really precious about it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

“You just have to make that leap of faith to feel you can cover the worst-case scenarios and still be able to share what you have now.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

He says, "Regarding your, um, situation, Bobby, I've been running through some possible cause scenarios."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements


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