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devastation

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


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Wildfire resiliency advocates warn that reduced funding could leave California more vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California leaders to act.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"We have witnessed horror and devastation with our eyes."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

It was less than twenty years since the end of World War II. The Russians had endured devastation of their homeland far beyond anything most Americans could even imagine.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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