devastate

Example Sentences

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Moorland, forestry and rural environments were "extremely vulnerable", with even small flames having "devastating consequences", Dyson said.

From BBC

"It's sad and devastating and really unbelievable," he said.

From BBC

“I can help you. I can try to help you, but you have to help yourself,” Mary Cosby told her son, wiping away tears, in the devastating episode.

From Los Angeles Times

When wildfires devastated Los Angeles early last year, the store transformed into a donation center.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have endured both fire and ICE in our community, devastating fires, immigration raids that have created fear, trauma in our families and students and workforce,” Carvalho said.

From Los Angeles Times