decimated

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Over the next two quarters, real estate and banks were decimated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She has seen the bulk of the 2026 season decimated by a viral illness and this was only her second match back after more than two months away from tour action.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It is Swatch’s latest attempt to drive sales of affordable watches, which have been decimated by smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In Yellowstone National Park, their return has been praised with reducing the overabundant elk population and allowing decimated trees such as willows and aspen to recover, which subsequently brought the return of beavers and songbirds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“Plus, you pretty much decimated their chances of winning, so, you know. Thank you.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon