debacle

Example Sentences

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That debacle is the reason why the NFL’s preparation for a potential lockout is now months ahead of where it was 14 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Sacking head coach Brendon McCullum after England's Ashes debacle would have been the "easy thing to do", according to England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Crockett called the CBS debacle at the time a “boost” for Talarico.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

Many were the very same characters who had created the late 1990s debacle.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis