disastrous
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In April 2025, UnitedHealth posted a disastrous earnings report and slashed its guidance, causing the share price to plummet.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
His novel “The Damned Utd,” based on Brian Clough’s disastrous 44 days managing Leeds United in 1974, captures the texture of an English provincial city of the era, all shabby hotels, beer and highways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
While holding 22% of your assets in cash seems like a lot, it’s far from disastrous.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
It comes as the prime minister is under severe pressure, following a disastrous set of election results earlier this month and five ministerial resignations, with a leadership challenge widely expected.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Likewise, it was disastrous for Caracalla, Commodus, and Maximinus to imitate Severus, since they did not have enough virtue to follow in his footsteps.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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