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catastrophically

American

[ka-tuh-strahf-ik-lee] / ˌkæ təˈstrɑf ɪk li /

adverb

in a way, to a degree, or with a result that is catastrophic.

Example Sentences

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Flanker Mauro Bergamasco was memorably and catastrophically deployed at scrum-half in a 36-11 defeat at Twickenham in 2009.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The question for markets to consider is whether it will do so completely and catastrophically before private credit’s loans to those software companies mature.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The goal: Packing more apartments into California’s major cities where reasonably affordable housing has long been in catastrophically short supply.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

All of which is catastrophically profitable for 10 companies that can actually deliver electrons.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

Could that explain why sometimes otherwise normal people come to conclusions that are completely and catastrophically wrong?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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