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apocalyptic

[uh-pok-uh-lip-tik] / əˌpɒk əˈlɪp tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
fateful
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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

This is very bad, although hardly a Ghostbusters-style, apocalyptic vision that includes human sacrifice and mass hysteria.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But after a few sustained cycles of apocalyptic coverage of this social trend, some major outlets have finally started to examine the real reasons why birth rates are dropping.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

"For some this is an apocalyptic event, for others it seems to be a lot of hype," Martin told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“There have been legitimate apocalyptic cases to be made on U.S. financial markets during most of my career. They usually have not been realized.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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