drastic
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Weiss’ purge means that the upcoming 59th season of “60 Minutes” is slated for a drastic overhaul.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Slot expects a "little transition" this summer but nothing "drastic".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Methane gas may be imperceptible, but the garbage that produces it is not -- Tiltil's 17,000 inhabitants have grown increasingly concerned about the health impact of such drastic pollution.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The theme among executives announcing drastic staff cuts has been a streamlining of workflows as employees use agentic AI.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 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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