debacle
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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
Crockett called the CBS debacle at the time a “boost” for Talarico.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026
As Fischer’s losses and draws mounted, it became clear that he was having the most disastrous tournament of his adult career, perhaps even worse than his Buenos Aires debacle.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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