devastating

Example Sentences

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He said many were in danger of not having their visas renewed, which would have a "devastating effect" on prisons.

From BBC

“Jump Trading actively exploited the Terraform Labs ecosystem through manipulation, concealment, and self-dealing that enriched Jump while financially devastating thousands of unsuspecting investors,” Snyder said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"So, that is why this is so devastating and it is absolutely about the everyday affairs of the people I represent," she said.

From BBC

Maybe it was the “devastating” news from earlier in the day, as USC announced that point guard Rodney Rice would undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family," he said.

From Barron's