disastrous

Example Sentences

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After two disastrous world wars devastated the continent in the first half of the 20th century, many European countries reprogrammed their political identities to emphasize rules and compromises over muscle-flexing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Star players Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham came in for ire from the home fans after a disastrous week.

From Barron's

The Northern Irishman had slipped off the top of the pile on Friday following a disastrous second round in which he landed in the water four times.

From Barron's

Perhaps he did not watch or was not aware of how many times in this year’s playoffs teams had failed to convert on fourth down with disastrous consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

A year after the Eaton fire, survivors and the state’s electric utilities are clashing over whether state law should continue to protect the companies from the cost of disastrous wildfires they ignite.

From Los Angeles Times