worst-case
adjective
: involving, projecting, or providing for the worst possible circumstances or outcome of a given situation
a worst-case scenario
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But officials have said that would be a worst-case scenario, and noted that the developer has been open about the status of the project and need to request an extension.
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Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
In a worst-case scenario, however, an accident could leave the multibillion-dollar telescope broken — or, even more tragically, tethered to the dead bodies of the astronauts sent to repair it.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 16 May 2024
While that is technically true, the IBA said that is based on a highly unlikely worst-case scenario where demand for electric charging stations plummets to nearly zero.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Johnston has said the new approach is best for the city, which had projected a worst-case scenario of a $180 million budget shortfall this year because of the costs of caring for the influx of migrants.
—Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
The happy ending was a welcome change of pace for deputies who often deal with worst-case scenarios.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
This was also slightly less than its worst-case scenario that put it at a loss of as much as $1.15 per share.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
In a worst-case scenario, Mexican cartels—which have ties to Turkish criminal groups—might partner with the Assad regime, which could provide them with a safe haven from U.S. law enforcement.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
In a worst-case scenario, economists fear these policies could set the stage for a recession.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
In a worst-case scenario, however, an accident could leave the multibillion-dollar telescope broken — or, even more tragically, tethered to the dead bodies of the astronauts sent to repair it.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 16 May 2024
While that is technically true, the IBA said that is based on a highly unlikely worst-case scenario where demand for electric charging stations plummets to nearly zero.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Johnston has said the new approach is best for the city, which had projected a worst-case scenario of a $180 million budget shortfall this year because of the costs of caring for the influx of migrants.
—Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
The happy ending was a welcome change of pace for deputies who often deal with worst-case scenarios.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
This was also slightly less than its worst-case scenario that put it at a loss of as much as $1.15 per share.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
In a worst-case scenario, Mexican cartels—which have ties to Turkish criminal groups—might partner with the Assad regime, which could provide them with a safe haven from U.S. law enforcement.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
In a worst-case scenario, economists fear these policies could set the stage for a recession.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
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