drastic
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The textile industry had even more drastic declines, with 22% of jobs lost since 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“We expected to find a subtle decrease over time, not a drastic decrease,” Dr. Scott Lundy, the study’s lead author and Urology Program Director at Cleveland Clinic, said in a blog post.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Revisiting, Alex wanted to find out "what my mum was looking for and why such drastic measures were necessary".
From BBC • May 13, 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
You have seen how throughout my life, I have often known unexpected drastic changes.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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