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devastation

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


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The scale of devastation on Mindanao island is becoming clear as emergency responders reach coastal cities and towns.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wildfire resiliency advocates are warning that the loss of these funds will leave the state vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California’s next governor to take that threat seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"I came out of the building and saw the devastation and my car was completely damaged."

From Barron's • May 24, 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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