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devastation

[dev-uh-stey-shuhn] / ˌdɛv əˈsteɪ ʃən /


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Such scenes of devastation are fresh in the memories of all Israelis, but particularly residents of the Tel Aviv area, which was badly hit during the previous confrontation between the two arch-foes last June.

From Barron's

"I think it's important that Mr Altman hear about how his team's decision not to bring this information forward has resulted in devastation," he said.

From BBC

Mullan said the statistics surrounding road deaths do not reflect the devastation caused to the families involved.

From BBC

Foreign diplomats still file through, surveying the devastation - a reminder that the assault reverberated well beyond the newsroom.

From BBC

The devastation and fear that attack had caused throughout American society and around the world was extreme.

From Salon