devastating

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It was this initial blaze -- which firefighters believed they had extinguished -- that subsequently reignited on January 7, devastating the neighborhood and parts of the city of Malibu, prosecutors say.

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

It’s an era of natural history with striking parallels to our own — climate change, extinction, devastating fires, a wobbling balance between humans and the rest of the natural world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The devastating Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 remains a powerful reminder of the impact offshore oil spills can have.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Faizah had now started competing on the national and international circuits as well and understood how devastating a loss could feel.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad