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devastation

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


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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

And forecasters warn that even in a below-average season, major hurricanes can still develop and cause devastation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“The fire that happened here last January, the devastation to our city and to the Palisades community was really unimaginable,” Raman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But the true devastation comes in an instrumental just after the bridge.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

With this much devastation, they must have been feasting for days.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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