drastic
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Overall, there is consensus that sperm count and quality is in decline, but some data suggests the decline may not be as drastic as feared.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
What follows is a mostly formulaic “Toy Story” plot: A small yet drastic change has occurred, the toys are separated and they must all band together to reunite for the good of their kid.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
While living in another country does not require renouncing U.S. citizenship, each year several thousand expats take that drastic step.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
CEO Milan Nedeljkovic said BMW would "adapt our current structures and processes to the drastic downturn in market conditions".
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Little did any of us understand how a war that was fought primarily in Europe would have such a drastic effect on all of our lives.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Vocabulary lists containing drastic
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