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catastrophic

[kat-uh-strof-ik] / ˌkæt əˈstrɒf ɪk /


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“GKN Aerospace exposed Orange County and Garden Grove to the risk of a catastrophic chemical explosion,” Rep. Garcia said in a Thursday statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

Citing feedback from insolvency and restructuring advisors, the UBS analysts say the advisors anticipate a period of solid activity rather than catastrophic volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The conversation turned to the topic on everyone’s lips: the catastrophic changes taking place around them, which no one could see.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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