debacle
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But while England will be confident of securing a morale-boosting win after their Ashes debacle in Australia over the winter, a number of former players have criticised the surface at the home of cricket.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Without a written agreement, this could be just the start of the child-support debacle, not the end of it.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
As you said, Mikael, the trap-smeared “Ran to Atlanta” shows he at least has a sense of humor about the whole debacle, reuniting with Future to do exactly what Kendrick accused him of.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
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
He imagined Trina out there somewhere, being held by the bonfire people, probably even crazier with another day gone and the debacle of the forest fire.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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