apocalyptic
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In some of those pockets, homelessness and street crime are the most salient issues facing the city, and Pratt’s apocalyptic talk about them landed as a tonic.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
She described the scene as "very apocalyptic" due to the poor visibility, adding that many drivers pulled over to look.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It was an uninspiring cri de coeur and reflective of a campaign that wasn’t apocalyptic enough for those, such as Pratt’s people, who want radical change, while offering nothing new for Bass supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
War is always treated as the ultimate activity of the state, with much apocalyptic hand-wringing when wars go wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The scene was apocalyptic, but...it was a calm apocalypse.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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