Example Sentences

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Debacles such as Smollett’s apparent hoax do nothing but provide excuses to ignore the threat.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2019

Debacles like Deflategate are supposed to have lots of losers.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2017

Debacles like this take decades to overcome - if ever.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2011

Debacles like this take decades to overcome — if ever.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2011