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scenario

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


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“Such a scenario would be disastrous not only for Cedars-Sinai but for hospitals across Los Angeles and California,” Helfand said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But as of yet, the impact of elevated energy costs hasn’t shown up in higher pay demands—a scenario central bankers fear most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Given that scenario, which is quite moderate to conservative, her portfolio would grow to nearly $2 million over the next 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In that scenario, could England really pass the captaincy on to Brook?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Eventually, the plant operators realized that the worst-case scenario in unit 2—that the torus had exploded and was leaking—hadn’t happened, either.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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