devastate

Example Sentences

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The fast-developing storm is threatening to pummel the US East Coast with a foot or more of snow beginning Sunday, just weeks after the region recovered from another devastating weather system.

From Barron's

The storm comes just weeks after the region recovered from another devastating weather system that was linked to more than 100 deaths.

From Barron's

"It's devastating," he said, "But it's not just about me, it's about the place and the rest of the people in the village. It's not good."

From BBC

Team GB capped off a disappointing bobsleigh campaign at the Winter Olympics with a "devastating" seventh-place finish in the four-man bob event.

From BBC

"We are devastated and heartbroken by today's news," the Cardinals said in a statement.

From BBC