worst case
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What is exempt or not depends on your state’s rules, but often includes cash and bank balances exceeding basic needs, valuable collections, investments and, in the worst case, your home.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
“He told me I was the worst case he’d ever seen but he’s so positive, he said: ‘You’ve got great potential,’” McCarthy recalled of his first meeting with O’Mara.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Analysts believe the deal could slow energy and fuel price rises, making the worst case scenarios for inflation unlikely.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
"As a result, the channels can grow and, in the worst case, weaken the stability of the entire ice shelf."
From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026
The worst case was the deceleration an astronaut would feel if his rocket engine quit before he reached orbit, causing him to plunge back down into the atmosphere.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
