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His decision to allow exploratory drilling in the area known as the Brazilian Equatorial Margin was heavily criticised by environmentalists, who raised concerns that any potential oil spills could devastate its ecosystem.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

“But your spouse is risk-averse and it would devastate her to lose $147,000. So let’s meet on the bridge” and bet less.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

“Such reductions would devastate Arizona’s water users and its economy,” state officials warned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

California and the 11 other states, including New York, New Jersey, Washington and Colorado, allege the merger would devastate the theatrical film business by combining two historic film studio rivals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

“It would devastate intelligence agencies across the globe,” he reasoned.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

It’s a burden that not only devastates families financially but also takes a toll on their health.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

Describing drought as a "silent killer" which "creeps in, drains resources, and devastates lives in slow motion" the report said it had exacerbated issues like poverty and ecosystem collapse.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025

And when Stan and his wife quietly slowdance in their living room, scored to Dinah Washington’s “This Bitter Earth,” their brief respite devastates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025

“I think it’s that scarring, mental-health-wise. It just really devastates a person in a way they can’t come back from.”

From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

The news could never be ignored: An earthquake devastates Haiti.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Those who grew up watching Panettiere light up screens both big and small were devastated.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

Serbian authorities said late Friday they were battling 25 serious forest fires, including one which has devastated 25 square kilometres of land at the Deliblatska national park near Belgrade.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Angie Wade, the tribal historic preservation officer for Chickaloon Village, one of the tribes involved in the lawsuit against the mine, said rampant mining has devastated Chickaloon areas in decades past.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Anny Liu of Altadena was introduced to Jackie and Shadow in January 2025 — the month the Palisades and Eaton fires devastated swaths of Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

As devastated as I was, I understood why Maylene made the choice that she did.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

Tongue's 5-46 ended with a final devastating burst of 4-5 from 11 balls.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

We require drivers to carry insurance because accidents can impose devastating costs on other people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

In 1998, the Big Tobacco companies were forced, finally, to sign an apparently devastating master settlement agreement with the states to pay for all the damage that their products had done to U.S. citizens.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

The Chargers have consistently endured devastating injuries over the years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

When that combined motion is in the ground beneath your feet, the effects can be devastating.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland