worst case
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The combined value of annual payments plus what’s left over would range from $1.2 billion in the worst case to $5 billion in the best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
Analysts believe the deal could slow energy and fuel price rises, making the worst case scenarios for inflation unlikely.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
"As a result, the channels can grow and, in the worst case, weaken the stability of the entire ice shelf."
From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026
My face heats up like I have the worst case of sunburn.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
