Life can be seen to suffer from a drastic lack of editing. It stops too quick, or else it goes on too long. From LearnThat.org. [Larry McMurtry.]
drastic measures. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Getting people to agree to a rule change, no matter how "drastic," is not cheating. From Wordnik.com. [Lance Mannion:] Reference
In particular, I think that UM's infrastructure is in drastic need of improvement. From Wordnik.com. [Discourse.net: Patricia D. White to Be Dean of University of Miami School of Law] Reference
Sometimes a giant step, something really drastic, is easier than millions of tiny steps in the direction of your dreams. From Wordnik.com. [Modèle de vie IV] Reference
Something so drastic is going to have to happen to shake us out of our perfect little worlds that I shudder to think of what that might be. From Wordnik.com. [What do you think of our great president's idea of opening up the U.S. border?] Reference
A measure some are calling drastic and some are calling just plain common sense. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 27, 2005] Reference
That was the first time I recalled a drastic zoom in/out swing the camera around action filming. From Wordnik.com. [OH BOY, MORE BOURNE] Reference
Leaders in Carnegie Borough are taking what some are calling drastic action against the people who live there. From Wordnik.com. [KDKA - Pittsburgh's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports] Reference
What kind of drastic steps are they having to take?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 7, 2007] Reference
It would have to be kind of drastic changes to see it. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Frank Gilbert, Summer 1977. Interview H-0121. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
She would have liked the first idea, the 'drastic' one. From Wordnik.com. [In the Fifth at Malory Towers]
But there hasn't been any kind of drastic metamorphosis. From Wordnik.com. [Leona Palmer: The Long Run: Plus Models Run for Charity] Reference
But the embattled news organizations must take some kind of drastic measure. From Wordnik.com. [Exterminate the Parasites] Reference
Paris Club would initiate a "drastic" write-off of the country's obligations. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) BLIX: Well, you like such drastic words, like "drastic" and "breakthrough.". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 9, 2003] Reference
It's kind of drastic, it's kind of scary, but I think it's the only option for me at this point. From Wordnik.com. [idiot-milk Diary Entry] Reference
The Confederate flag is rising again in Missouri, and an NAACP leader is vowing a "drastic" response. From Wordnik.com. [June 2005] Reference
We have not seen the kind of drastic decline in U.S. exports that we saw following the 1982 debt crisis. From Wordnik.com. [Press Briefing By Larry Summers And Mike Mccurry] Reference
In fact, some kind of drastic climate shift had happened on Mars, if evidence of ancient floods is correct. From Wordnik.com. [History of contributions of planetary studies to the science of climate change] Reference
Many of the suggested cures such as drastic spending cuts or buying government debt can kill the patient. From Wordnik.com. [How To Fix Europe? Put A Lid On It] Reference
Regarding legalisation, Omar said there was a "drastic" number of taxi drivers operating without valid documentation. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The SANDF budget was already under pressure and the deployment was a "drastic" measure, said NP defence spokesman Gerhard. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The increase of appeals was even more apparent in the lower courts, where a "drastic" increase from June 2001 was evident. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Our world is falling down around us, we do not need politics as usual, we need drastic, meaningful, focused and peaceful change. From Wordnik.com. [McCain camp accuses Obama of making age an issue] Reference
But plenty of Republicans agree on the need for some kind of drastic action -- all the angles tonight on the White House shakeup. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 28, 2006] Reference
Mr. Tandon of Inox, who described the recent fall in movie-attendance as "drastic," blamed poor quality movies and security fears. From Wordnik.com. [Indian Multiplexes Hope 3 Films Brighten Picture] Reference
He blamed the high price increases on the "drastic" weakening of the rand over the past year, as well as maize prices being set in. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Thus, they imply that the Khmer Rouge were forced to implement these "drastic" measures in part because foreign aid had been terminated. From Wordnik.com. [Cambodia: Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman: Averaging Wrong Answers] Reference
Minister of Sport and Recreation Ngconde Balfour on Tuesday called Keohane's resignation "drastic" but one that cannot be lightly dismissed. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
However, in a "drastic" incident, Modise went to visit her in her dormitory where she was alone as and the other women students had gone home. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The BOJ's moves were regarded as "drastic," so the 10-year yield could fall to as low as 0.7% in the near term, said Norinchukin's Mr. Minami. From Wordnik.com. [Japanese Yields Tumble] Reference
Protesters demand 'drastic' emission cuts as UN talks continue. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
Steve Bruce admits 'drastic' Sunderland surgery is behind team's slide. From Wordnik.com. [Sport news, comment and results | guardian.co.uk] Reference
Chris Gregoire said in a statement the measure will help the state avoid "drastic" cuts. From Wordnik.com. [The News Tribune Blogs] Reference
Queen loves the "drastic" cuts and seeing people's reactions to how it changes their image. From Wordnik.com. [CITIZEN-TIMES.com - News] Reference
An example of the kind of drastic up and down cycle: I did October 15th I had a great of snowboarding in the high Sierra. From Wordnik.com. [TreeHugger] Reference
However the cost comparison site says it found 'drastic' increases on a small group of items bought by households every week. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
His health took a "drastic" turn for the worse Monday night, and early Tuesday was put back on life support, Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic said. From Wordnik.com. [The News Tribune - Tacoma - - HOMEPAGE] Reference
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