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debacle

[dey-, -bak-uhl, duh-, dee-bah-kuhl] / deɪ-, -ˈbæk əl, də-, diˈbɑ kəl /


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After that debacle, Mom and Pop would remain on the sidelines until after World War II, when the American economy boomed once more.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“But I think basically he assessed, correctly, that he’s eating the costs of the Iran debacle, like it or not.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

That’s a pretty clear sign that Castel wants to investigate this debacle and hold those behind it responsible.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

After the debacle in Rome, Scotland have come good.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

I hold on to the one positive in this personal debacle: At least now I won’t have to struggle to make a decision as to whether to stay or go.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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