drastic measure

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

A severe and extreme action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

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  • The government took drastic measures to control inflation.
  • The company had to take drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy.
  • During the pandemic, hospitals implemented drastic measures to prevent infection.
  • Implementing such a drastic measure requires careful consideration.
  • The company had to resort to drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy.
  • The government announced drastic measures to curb inflation.
  • Climate change requires drastic measures from all nations.
  • He suggested some drastic measures to improve efficiency.
  • The school board approved drastic measures to improve student safety.
  • Sometimes, drastic measures are necessary to achieve significant change.
  • Economic crisis often calls for drastic measures by policymakers.
  • The doctor recommended drastic measures to save the patient's life.
  • The city council voted on drastic measures to reduce traffic congestion.
  • Facing a crisis, they resorted to a drastic measure.
  • Without drastic measures, the environmental damage will be irreversible.
  • Without drastic measures, the problem will only worsen.
  • The CEO announced drastic measures to restructure the failing division.
  • Critics argued that the new policy was a drastic measure.
  • Emergency situations sometimes demand drastic measures for public protection.
  • We hope these drastic measures will yield positive results.