devastating
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A devastating fly is the latest problem for America’s already strained beef market.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Allowed to innovate, to make battlefield adjustments, and to resist the urge to abandon strong defensive positions, they have imposed devastating casualties on the Russians, who are seriously wanting in tactical agility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“The Eaton fire had massive, devastating effects, not too far away from the cougar’s natural habitat, so it’s very possible they’re here looking for food, water and shelter,” he told the station.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
O'Dwyer made a "devastating mistake" but "died trying to save others".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The combination of climate change and human hunting is particularly devastating for large animals, since it attacks them from different angles.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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