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scenario

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


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Analysts at Evercore ISI outlined a possible loss scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"If an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That, at a minimum, would “avoid the worst-case scenario of widespread damage to energy infrastructure.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The best-case scenario is, in a way, just as disturbing.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

That was the scenario I made up in my head, at least.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds