scenario

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In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The one thing both teams definitely don't want here is extra time, and what usually happens in that scenario is that the tie goes the distance.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Even without that rosy scenario, traders can already see some light at the end of the tunnel.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Credit losses aren’t the only bad scenario, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“I wouldn’t miss it. Now stop imagining that worst-case scenario in your head over and over. It’s going to be fine.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon