catastrophic
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Often left alone "with no safety net," the report says the consequences can be catastrophic.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
If China moves too quickly, job losses could follow dealing a catastrophic blow to millions who depend on factory wages.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
By using existing data to flag early movement deficits and balance loss, AI acts as an early warning engine—routing workers directly into preventive physical therapy before catastrophic injury occurs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
“It is a continuing pattern of catastrophic corporate failure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Even if the rover has a catastrophic failure, I'll be fine.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing catastrophic
Break It Down: Cata
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Vocabulary from the Second Presidential Debate: October 9, 2016
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