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
As utopian accelerationists and apocalyptic doomers battle over competing visions of artificial intelligence’s future, a third group has quietly applied the still-evolving technology to the problems of the present.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“Then this really is like the start of all good apocalyptic nightmares,” he said.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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