drastic

Example Sentences

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But I don’t know, it’s probably not unlike the drastic change that another kid at 18 would have going to college,” Rodrigo said in December 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Some analysts remain skeptical that Meta and YouTube would make drastic changes to their products because they’ve weathered crises before.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Even the author most associated with the imperative of a dedicated writing space turns out to have made drastic modifications in real life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

This is a time when a good financial adviser should be trying to talk you out of taking drastic action, not urging you into it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I tried to choose a figure that would not sound too drastic yet would necessitate my coming back to fill in the gaps.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood