drastic
Example Sentences
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This drastic decline over the last 25 years is one that the pending federal tax incentive aims to address.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
He disagreed with the stance of environmental groups that imposing more drastic water cutbacks is the answer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Again, experience will come into the equation if Cox's form suggests a more drastic decision must be made.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"I decided to take a necessary, tough, and drastic measure. It's like cancer," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
Whatever the Abnegation were about to show everyone before the attack, it was enough to make Jeanine take drastic and terrible measures to stop them.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
Vocabulary lists containing drastic
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