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worst case

[wurst-keys] / ˈwɜrstˌkeɪs /


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"It turns out it's not the worst case scenario."

From Science Daily • May 2, 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

But after Morris pushed for the surgery, her doctor said it the worst case of endometriosis he had ever seen in his whole career.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Schein also said that investors are “coming to the realization that the software space had priced in the worst case AI scenarios that are likely not going to come to fruition.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

My face heats up like I have the worst case of sunburn.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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