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disastrous

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


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When Marcus died three years later and Commodus took the throne, the era of the Good Emperors came to a disastrous end.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he throws interceptions, they tend to come in streaks: he’s thrown multiple picks in three games, including a disastrous four-interception loss to Louisville in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran’s problem worsened in the aftermath of a disastrous war with Israel that followed in June.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last seven or eight games, obviously we're on a disastrous run but in terms of the performances and goalmouth action, shots on target, chances created, we've come out on top in every single game.

From Barron's

After a disastrous rookie season, Williams—the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2024—exhibited astonishing progress over the course of the year to dethrone the Detroit Lions in the NFC North.

From The Wall Street Journal