catastrophic
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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
Thousands of people who live near a damaged hazardous chemical tank in Southern California still can’t return home, even as officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion had largely passed.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Trees for Life has described its impact on nature and native woodlands as "catastrophic" and the Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest has said 40% of the area is affected by the plant.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
He reasoned that the resulting chaos in TB control would reach catastrophic levels, and finally private foundations would have to step in and deal with the prisons.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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