ravaged
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On land once ravaged by famine, holy wells and fairy rings retain their power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Days before the fires ravaged L.A. in 2025, Altadena-based historian and author India Mandelkern had a phone call with Karagozian, who was interested in collaborating on a project about the D Line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
It was faux outrage from a ravaged press.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
In a world ravaged by wars, the candidate pleaded with member states to rebuild trust in the UN, particularly by continuing the organization's reform amid a political and financial crisis.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
I set down my bag and walked through the house, admiring the ravaged ghostly splendor of each room in its panicked disarray.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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