devastating

Example Sentences

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That it concluded at 18 matches with England's win in Melbourne was obviously disappointing for us Australians in the commentary boxes but not devastating.

From BBC

But her life took a devastating turn in September after Saabirin's great-aunt agreed that Diiriye's family, who needed a home help, could take her in.

From BBC

Sharon would soon suffer a devastating stroke, but his Gaza policy survived and curdled.

From The Wall Street Journal

With so much rain over the past two months, there should be no repeat of January’s devastating wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

A devastating earthquake in March and international funding cuts have made the situation far worse.

From BBC