ravage

Example Sentences

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The Citrini selloff latched onto the market’s recent paranoia that artificial intelligence could ravage established players in a range of industries.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The Antonine Plague, perhaps a form of smallpox, had begun to ravage the empire, as it would for more than a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

“Christian forgiveness does not demand we allow the cruel to ravage the whole earth; it demands we love our enemies,” he said.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025

Wind speeds dipped slightly Thursday morning in Los Angeles County, offering a brief respite for firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that have continued to ravage the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

If Percy attacked the giant, the hydra would ravage the city.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan