devastating
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“The consequences of being accused and possibly convicted of a federal offense are devastating, especially when people have not engaged in criminal conduct from any reasonable person’s perspective.”
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Ordinarily, a stagnant labor force would be devastating for economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Aoun, a former army chief, took office after a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia and political party that is backed by Iran.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
"It's a triple shock. First, the devastating floods late last year, now soaring fuel prices and then there's an impending drought in some areas," Wignaraja said.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
A few months after the scene depicted in that painting, Washington and his army were nearly wiped out after a series of devastating losses in and around New York City.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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