apocalypse
Example Sentences
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Italian football journalist James Horncastle said: "It was called apocalyptic the first time they missed out. I don't know what stage of the apocalypse we are in now."
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The severity of seemingly mundane, everyday anxieties — school bullies, the prom, graduation, obnoxious Cher-obsessed college roommates — is on par with demons trying to hasten the apocalypse.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
The prevailing wisdom, according to Mr. Hazzard, was: “You don’t bring the zombie apocalypse to a place that doesn’t have the zombies.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
She added: “I promise if the apocalypse actually comes you can still beep me.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
After the apocalypse, there will be no more juice boxes.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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