catastrophe

• In the events of October 1789, when the mob of Paris marched out to Versailles and marched back again with the king and queen in triumphal procession, Burke felt in his heart that the beginning of the end had come, and that the catastrophe was already at hand. —  Burke
• This catastrophe was averted by the firmness of Walker, who threw out the fraudulent returns. —  The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement
• If the catastrophe was to be averted, he must speak out at once and with a decisive energy I need not tell you, Dorothy," he began, speaking in a most grave and earnest tone, "that it is my desire to discharge in the amplest and kindest manner my duties towards you as a guardian I'm sure of it, and of course you needn't tell me, you dearest dear--and we might begin with just a little lunch to-day. —  The Uncle Of An Angel 1891
• Then only he yielded and gave up his arms While this catastrophe was accomplishing, his other three brigades, being more and more hemmed in upon the road, lost all power of movement. —  History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812
• X While this catastrophe was accomplishing, the remains of the grand army on the opposite bank formed nothing but a shapeless mass, which unravelled itself confusedly, as it took the road to Zembin. —  History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812

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