devastation
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And he has slammed the "environmental devastation" caused by the "frenzied race" for rare earth elements, which are essential for modern electronics.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
But the true devastation comes in an instrumental just after the bridge.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
At the top of the rubble a man looked at the devastation in silence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The Toba supereruption, centered in what is now Indonesia, unleashed devastation on a staggering scale.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
After witnessing so much devastation, it was a relief to see a healthy, bustling patch of water.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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