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in a manner that causes a lot of damage, often on a big scale
- The financial market collapsed catastrophically, leading to a severe economic downturn.
- The chemical spill affected the ecosystem catastrophically, resulting in the death of numerous aquatic species.
- The space shuttle launch failed catastrophically, resulting in the loss of the entire crew.
- The war escalated catastrophically, causing displacement of entire populations and devastating landscapes.
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