disastrous
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Scientists say emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases warm up the planet, causing potentially disastrous climate changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The healthcare giant is attempting to recover from a disastrous earnings report and guidance cut last April that triggered a sharp decline in its share price.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
From the vantage point of 2026, as we endure an unprecedented degree of barbarism at every level of society, we see how disastrous his prescriptions were.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
In Mann’s eyes, the South African government’s disastrous bid for absolute political power is a cautionary tale with particular resonance today.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Considering how tightly packed these pines—which look suspiciously like towering dragon-giants in this moment—are, moving even the slightest bit in the wrong direction could be disastrous.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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