catastrophic
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In some versions, a catastrophic event occurred in the past, triggering society’s collapse.”
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
They are seeking the equivalent of $108 million in compensation for catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil in 2024.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Boutcher said "proportionate options" to police the parade had been "exhausted" and any operation to clear the route would have "catastrophic" consequences.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Effective-altruist organizations are “very committed to this concept of catastrophic risk and how do you prevent it. And one of the big areas of catastrophic risk would be AI kills everyone.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The virus seemingly crossed the gap, with catastrophic consequences.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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