apocalyptic

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One piece of data triggers optimism, followed just days, or hours, later by apocalyptic dread.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin were apparent adherents to these apocalyptic beliefs.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

“I don’t see some of those apocalyptic numbers yet,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

While heavy winter rain is normal for the region, Prof Dave Hodgson - an ecologist at the University of Exeter's Cornwall campus - said the volume and persistence this season felt "a bit apocalyptic".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Which meant sea levels rising at an alarming and apocalyptic rate.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner