catastrophic
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When a main earner dies, it’s catastrophic and there are few ways to make up that lost income other than to rely on an insurance product.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
But this lonely and beautiful bridge is a reminder that treating mental health problems is a complex challenge that can have catastrophic consequences if things go wrong.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
If they are right, it would make a catastrophic explosion or an uncontrollable leak less likely.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Firefighters warned Saturday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Even if the rover has a catastrophic failure, I'll be fine.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing catastrophic
Break It Down: Cata
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Vocabulary from the Second Presidential Debate: October 9, 2016
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