devastating
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Trump's administration, along with Qatar and Egypt, negotiated the ceasefire to halt two years of devastating war in Gaza.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
On Friday, the synagogue reopened after being closed since Jan. 7, 2025, following the devastating fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
As giant plant eating dinosaurs such as sauropods became more common, predators may have relied less on grasping prey with claws and more on delivering devastating bites.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Part of what makes Callais so devastating is the way it builds on previous horrendous misinterpretations.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
His father had been a fisherman, so the sea's transformation was devastating to them.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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