catastrophic

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Using this metric, the authors calculated that as of June 2025, a complete loss of command over satellite avoidance maneuvers would result in a catastrophic collision in about 2.8 days.

From Science Daily

Homendy spoke on the one-year anniversary of a catastrophic crash that claimed 67 lives outside Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times

Good intentions without adequate implementation produce catastrophic outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times

"These deaths are catastrophic, devastating losses for loved ones left behind, for their friends and communities."

From BBC

Thousands of people are living in homes that pose a risk to their health and safety after the ''catastrophic failure'' of two government insulation schemes, MPs have said.

From BBC