devastated
Example Sentences
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In an earlier tribute, Chelsea said it was "devastated" to learn of the death of Newton, who once played for the club's academy.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
As the U.S. celebrates the animal named its national mammal in 2016, it’s worth remembering a seeming paradox: Economic forces devastated the buffalo and then, more than any act of Congress, brought it back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Smart but emotionally inarticulate and a bit obtuse, Lou is devastated by what he’s done.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The owner of a small property management firm said she was "devastated and exhausted" after thousands of fake property reservations were advertised in her company's name on Booking.com.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Away from the silence of the devastated field, his ears pricked toward the night sounds.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
