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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a disastrous example for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or case that serves as a negative model or warning for others.
Example: "The company's failure to adapt to market changes is a disastrous example for other businesses looking to thrive in a competitive environment."
Alternatives: "a cautionary tale for" or "a poor model for".
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(If it is the end: the fashion world has a remarkable ability to shrug off the odd deeply flawed human being, as long as he or she can cut a dress like Galliano can or wear one like Kate Moss, who, despite behavior that sets a disastrous example for millions of girls, including issues with drugs, is forgiven because, well, she is really very pretty).
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The game of politics, for example, is to find a disastrous example of someone's judgment.
Dylan's disastrous example made rock musicians steer nervously clear of novel-writing for decades.
It turned out to be a disastrous move for the company, one of the rare examples of not delivering a stellar mobile service to the masses.
"It was a disastrous day for everyone.
"It was a disastrous trip for him".
It was a disastrous year for EMI and Guy Hands.
"It was a disastrous year for anyone wanting to sell".
— DUNCAN IRVING A disastrous game for del Potro.
But it was a disastrous result for Ukip.
Then, show the video "A Disastrous Year for Bees".
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