worst case
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"Gas turbines appear in the planning documents because they represent the worst case for emissions and noise, so assessing them tests the upper limit of any impact."
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
We are experts in disasters and volcanoes and what follows is a thought experiment into what might happen in the worst case scenario.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Passengers, who have taken to social media, have described the situation as "stressful" and a "worst case scenario" at the weekend, with some taking coaches before continuing their train journey with another operator.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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
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
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