worst case

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"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

Earlier this month, government officials drew up a worst case scenario of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

A government source told the BBC it was planning for a worst case scenario, which would involve the continued closure of the strait and breakdowns in the domestic supply of carbon dioxide.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“I think the market has factored in the worst case scenario already,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Then, in the worst case of bad timing imaginable, a Scoreboard alert flashed on my display, just a few seconds after I began to play through the final screen.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline