devastation

Example Sentences

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Plaza later broke her silence about her struggle to deal with her grief, telling fellow comedian Amy Poehler that her devastation felt like a “giant ocean of awfulness.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Witnesses testified about the devastation caused by a nationwide downturn in television and film production that has hit California particularly hard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"We understand that emotions are high, particularly given the ongoing suffering in Gaza and the devastation in Lebanon. These are not distant issues for our community," it said.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

A Japanese archaeological crew amid ruins and scaffolding is eager to meet undiscovered victims of Pompeii’s devastation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

All around me is complete and utter devastation as I try to get home to my loved ones.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith