debacle

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

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Stuart Murphy, the chief executive of the Scottish Football Fans Association, described the situation as a "debacle" and says it is not fair on the majority of match-going fans.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

With the city facing multiple lawsuits over the billing debacle, Clark helped oversee a friendly class-action lawsuit against the city, the judge found.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

When the survivors of the McKinley debacle showed up on the south side of Everest in 1996, Makalu Gau was again their leader.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer