How to Use drastic in a Sentence

drastic

adjective
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  • Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
  • The situation calls for drastic measures.
  • That is a drastic change in a very small amount of time.
    — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This isn't the first time that the British singer has opted for a drastic change.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Bucs offseason The Bucs are in the midst of drastic changes on both sides of the ball.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
  • That stance marked a drastic shift from the rate-hiking campaign the Fed began in March 2022.
    — Chris Rugaber, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
  • There won’t be drastic changes, but there will be subtle brand shifts.
    — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Yet few families or places can quit the car just like that; such a drastic move would bring life to a halt.
    — Curbed, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The offensive line might feature the most drastic changes.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The drastic rebranding doesn’t come as much of a surprise to Musk-watchers.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 26 July 2023
  • But investors shouldn’t expect a drastic change of fortune for the sector.
    — Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 June 2023
  • To make drastic changes, any buyer of National Amusements would have to work through the board of Paramount.
    — Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2023
  • In terms of actual breast cancer cases, the uptick isn’t that drastic.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Mar. 2023
  • And the efforts overnight put a point on the growing number of Republicans who could be poised to take drastic steps to get around him.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The drastic step failed to stem the dramatic fall in retail prices, which fell below $4 a gram for the first time this spring and remain near an all-time low.
    — Mike Rogoway, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023
  • Aguilera and Ortega said screw that and took us back to the iconic dark lip liner of the ‘90s with her drastic ombré lip.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 11 Oct. 2023
  • But the truth is that there are ways to set yourself apart as a leader at work — without having to make any drastic changes or take huge risks.
    — Karina Michel Feld, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2023
  • Therefore, the goal was to age him and showcase the passing of time without doing anything too drastic.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 22 Dec. 2023
  • In 1967, however, conditions on the east side began to take a drastic slide, Doyle said.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 May 2023
  • People lit fires that were fueled by a warmer and drier climate, leading to drastic changes in the plant and animal life in the area.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Sometimes that’s done in a healthy manner, and sometimes people take drastic measures to shed those pounds.
    — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Some have called for the decoupling of the U.S. and China economies, while others say a move that drastic is not realistic.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 25 July 2023
  • In 2024, the soft, blended shade is the perfect choice for those who are noncommittal about drastic hair choices.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
  • There are just a few extra steps involved before YouTube takes more drastic action.
    — Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 29 Aug. 2023
  • That doesn’t mean that this new hire doesn’t come with some drastic ramifications.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • While the past several years have suggested slight dips, 2023 was a drastic nosedive.
    — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Plummeting stocks and bonds were joined by drastic drops in crypto and real estate.
    — Sanford Mann, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Getting a player like Scott with starting experiences helps the loss of Bell not seem as drastic.
    — The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2023
  • What really stood out was the drastic impact the shampoo had on her split ends, which looked more pliable and less damaged after use.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The low-sodium plan the participants in the study followed was pretty drastic — a mere 500 milligrams of sodium a day, less than ¼ teaspoon of salt.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024

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