calamitous

Example Sentences

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A calamitous conclusion to the opening frame from Zhang set the tone for what was to follow.

From BBC

Fury and venom at Celtic's calamitous attempt at a Champions League bid and a transfer window has spewed and sparked like hot lava from sections of the support.

From BBC

But England lost their last nine wickets for 99 runs, including a calamitous spell of 3-0 when all of Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root were dismissed driving at the ball.

From BBC

Instead, the game was tossed away calamitously and feebly.

From BBC

Cracker Barrel shareholders voted to retain the company’s embattled chief executive after a calamitous rebranding campaign, but chose to dump one of the chain’s board members.

From The Wall Street Journal