devastation
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“When you visit Rancho Palos Verdes, the devastation caused by land movement is hard to miss. ... I will keep fighting to ensure these communities get the support they need.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
As the initial feelings of anger and devastation at their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich subside, reality will begin to set in for Real Madrid's players.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Reggie remembers cycling down to the city centre to see the devastation after some of the raids.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Iran is suffering, too. I don’t think that this bluster, this sense of euphoria, is going to last once they turn around and look behind them and see the devastation of this war.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“The dragon’s pearl is not the Luminous Stone you seek?” the king replied, and despite his formal tone, Pinmei could hear the devastation in his voice.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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