devastated

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The district includes Venice, Mar Vista, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades, which was devastated by wildfire in January 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Fiona, who had been at the Tynecastle Arms with her 10-year-old daughter Olivia, said she was "Proud and devastated" following the result.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke,” Silver said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

We were devastated when the Court of Criminal Appeals issued a ruling affirming her conviction and sentence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson