abyss
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“For hourly matching, the infrastructure doesn’t exist and the markets don’t exist either. Mandating something in that situation is just a leap into the abyss, which is why we have a progressive approach,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"But it gave way and he slipped into the abyss along with it. Unfortunately, he fell down the ravine," Velasquez added.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
This whole Western Conference semifinal series against these defending champions has been a lose-lose proposition for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 and staring into the elimination abyss in Game 4 on Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Under Tan, Intel has done that and is inching its way out of the abyss.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
“Let’s hope. Unfortunately there’s often a deep, wide abyss between good intentions and concrete action. And as unfair as it is, after a few days any story becomes old news.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
Vocabulary lists containing abyss
Night
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Grade 9, List 5
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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