drastic solution

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

An extreme and often difficult answer to a problem.

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  • Facing bankruptcy, the board felt that selling the company was the only drastic solution.
  • The government proposed a drastic solution to curb inflation.
  • Banning all single-use plastics is a drastic solution, but it may be necessary to protect marine life.
  • Sometimes, a drastic solution is the only way to solve a deeply rooted problem.
  • He saw moving to a new continent as a drastic solution to escape his past.
  • Implementing such a drastic solution might have unforeseen consequences.
  • The government is reluctant to implement such a drastic solution to the unemployment problem.
  • They were hesitant to adopt a drastic solution due to public outcry.
  • While it may seem like a drastic solution, a complete system reboot is our last hope.
  • The company had to resort to a drastic solution to avoid bankruptcy.
  • Are you sure a drastic solution like this is warranted? Let's explore other options first.
  • Finding a drastic solution for climate change requires global cooperation.
  • Last year, they adopted a drastic solution by closing half of their stores.
  • Is a drastic solution truly necessary, or can we find a milder approach?
  • We will only turn to a drastic solution if the situation continues to deteriorate.
  • The crisis demanded a drastic solution, even if unpopular.
  • Some experts believe a drastic solution is needed to tackle the global water shortage.
  • She suggested a drastic solution that involved completely restructuring the department.
  • The proposal was rejected because it was considered too much of a drastic solution by the committee.
  • Without a drastic solution, the situation will only worsen.