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disastrous

[dih-zas-truhs, -zah-struhs] / dɪˈzæs trəs, -ˈzɑ strəs /


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According to the paper, both Nepal and China have warned that there could be a second potential flooding event, due to a fast-filling lake at the site of the first disastrous breach.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Creditors of Enviva filed a lawsuit seeking $2 billion in damages from five former executives over disastrous wood-pellet trades.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

For trucking, the consequences could be particularly disastrous.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

He and other environmental advocates say the voluntary deals struck by major water agencies would be disastrous for threatened and endangered fish, including salmon, steelhead, green sturgeon, longfin smelt and Delta smelt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

“Potential disastrous situation here at one-seven-seven West One-Four-One Street,” Oliver said.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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