drastic
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To pull off a similar miracle turnaround with the Knicks, Dolan has had to resort to a drastic measure: ceding control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Families which signed short-term leases could face drastic price increases of 50% or more without further price gouging protection.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Weiss’ purge means that the upcoming 59th season of “60 Minutes” is slated for a drastic overhaul.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Nomura analysts warn more drastic measures may be on the anvil.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
A slight tweak can produce drastic and often unforeseen results.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
Vocabulary lists containing drastic
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