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

The squeeze on supply has pushed oil and natural gas prices higher, with drastic knock-on effects for supply chains in countless industries.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Oil is trading near $100 a barrel, and natural-gas prices have surged to the point that countries dependent on imported fuel are taking drastic steps to cut consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

Preparation for the winter in New England is drastic.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck