devastation
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"I came out of the building and saw the devastation and my car was completely damaged."
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
“In complete shock, as we all are. The devastation and sadness is beyond words. Praying for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, his entire family and loved ones.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
But the true devastation comes in an instrumental just after the bridge.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
At the top of the rubble a man looked at the devastation in silence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Our house looks like something left over from the war: all around it spreads rubble, devastation.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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