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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When algorithms are deeply embedded in application logic, substitution is not a configuration change but can become a full rewrite in worst-case architectures, turning what should be routine maintenance into an enterprise program.
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Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In worst-case scenarios, application of expired makeup could lead to irritation, breakouts, or eye infections.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
But Tovar still envisioned a worst-case scenario with her ace at the plate.
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Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In a worst-case scenario, the conflict could resume, generating another big price spike.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
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Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In worst-case scenarios, application of expired makeup could lead to irritation, breakouts, or eye infections.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
But Tovar still envisioned a worst-case scenario with her ace at the plate.
—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In a worst-case scenario, the conflict could resume, generating another big price spike.
—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
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“Worst-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst-case. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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