devastated

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Although no evidence ever emerged proving Fuhrman planted the evidence, controversy surrounding his testimony devastated the prosecution’s case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Her brother David Maher died in 1976, aged 14, in a car accident and when she found out that his body parts were part of the investigation, she was devastated.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Past forced contact with outsiders brought trauma, including disease outbreaks that devastated Indigenous populations lacking immunity.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

When they revealed they were only looking for a stolen car he was "devastated".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

More than one of the residents had dreamed of gorging on a magnificent banquet, only to wake up devastated.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead