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disastrous

[dih-zas-truhs, -zah-struhs] / dɪˈzæs trəs, -ˈzɑ strəs /


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But his arrival will divert attention from the past, from the hugely unpopular and disastrous trade of Doncic to the Lakers for Davis and spare parts on Feb. 1, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Stephane Baron, from Charente-Maritime, western France, is bracing for disastrous harvests, due to downpours in February and successive heatwaves in May and June.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

After Corbyn quit following the disastrous 2019 general election, Sir Keir won the contest to replace him.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

It’s a signal that those in the youngest cohort of test takers are recovering from the disastrous pandemic school closures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Even a little cooling can have disastrous agricultural consequences.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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