devastate

Example Sentences

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The next two years put scores of oil-and-gas producers into bankruptcy and led to devastating job cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The last 12 months have made clear the urgent need to update and modernize the claim process to better protect homeowners devastated by these wildfires,” said Padilla, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s devastating to see people of a marginalized community in Altadena be completely ignored,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

During his opening remarks, Astin also acknowledged last year’s devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles as well as the union’s upcoming negotiations with Hollywood studios.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement released previously, Tamzin's mother Amy Hall described her eldest daughter as her "best friend" and said her death had left their family "devastated".

From BBC