catastrophic
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Kylie Nidever, 36, saw her neighborhood ravaged by catastrophic floods in central Texas that killed 135 people, including many children.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
It ensnared German forces in a catastrophic fight for survival.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
She added the effect on him and his family "has been catastrophic."
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
While watching Monday night’s game, I emailed Dodger fan Edgar McGregor, the meteorologist who warned neighbors about the catastrophic weather conditions that resulted in the Eaton fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
A catastrophic earthquake razed Cahokia in the beginning of the thirteenth century, knocking down the entire western side of Monks Mound.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing catastrophic
Break It Down: Cata
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