worst case
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What is exempt or not depends on your state’s rules, but often includes cash and bank balances exceeding basic needs, valuable collections, investments and, in the worst case, your home.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
“He told me I was the worst case he’d ever seen but he’s so positive, he said: ‘You’ve got great potential,’” McCarthy recalled of his first meeting with O’Mara.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
"It turns out it's not the worst case scenario."
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
Earlier this month, government officials drew up a worst case scenario of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
The worst case of conjunctivitis I’ve ever seen in my life and something else in there I can’t make out.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
