decimated

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Pests, pathogens and invasive species have decimated native tree populations, she explained - pointing to Woodland Trust data suggesting just 7% of Britain's native woodlands are in good condition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The blackouts and lack of jet fuel have decimated tourism, a key source of revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

In theory, a similar arrangement is possible with a decimated, chastened regime in Tehran.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Hegseth reported “decisive” progress in Operation Epic Fury, with air dominance and decimated Iranian naval forces.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Another is that the Indigenous populations were decimated by diseases brought by the Europeans such as smallpox and diphtheria.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz