Example Sentences

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The Earth is thus not so far from this apocalyptical scenario.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2023

Vallow Daybell’s former husband, Charles Vallow, died while the two were estranged but had said in divorce documents that Vallow Daybell believed she was a god-like figure responsible for ushering in the apocalyptical end times.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022

But it’s Silko’s 1992 apocalyptical novel, “Almanac of the Dead,” that impresses me the most.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021

It is still, in the words of Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange, “an apocalyptical codex of our worst fears”.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2019

It’s not ideal, I get that, but Simon’s acting like it’s apocalyptical.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli