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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The truth likely lies between official denial and worst-case projections.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Factoring in trickle-down impacts—like empty restaurants and unused services—the total rises to roughly $5 billion, with worst-case estimates nearing $10 billion.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
What’s the best-case scenario in this worst-case scenario?
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
In a lot of ways, this was a worst-case scenario for the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Factoring in trickle-down impacts—like empty restaurants and unused services—the total rises to roughly $5 billion, with worst-case estimates nearing $10 billion.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
What’s the best-case scenario in this worst-case scenario?
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
In a lot of ways, this was a worst-case scenario for the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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“Worst-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst-case. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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