- present participle of devastate.
devastating
Example Sentences
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Last year’s tally was the highest in a single year since the devastating 1989-91 measles epidemic, which resulted in more than 55,000 cases and 166 suspected deaths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“The possibility of escalation, therefore, seems much more likely, the result then potentially being a truly devastating humanitarian impact, both for the Iranian population and for the Gulf population.”
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Eleri's family said she was deeply loved and her parents now face "the most devastating chapter a mother, father and surrounding family can experience".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Religious or spiritual beliefs can also influence one’s reaction to a devastating diagnosis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Or maybe it was the nights I kept her company when she received the devastating news that her friends had gone to a party without her.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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