devastating

Example Sentences

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EPA chief Lee Zeldin visited Los Angeles with the head of the Small Business Administration to address what they called unacceptable delays in granting building permits after last year’s devastating fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Feeling like this milestone was within reach, only to have it slip away because of the pressure you’re being put under to choose another property, is devastating.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

He warned that the long-term health consequences of the pollution are "devastating".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Unlike Jane, many of the other people who contacted us over the past year didn't make the connection between impulsive behaviours and these medications - leading to devastating consequences.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Honestly, the panic attacks I had were horrible and scary and messy and teary and devastating, and…No thank you.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell