- present participle of devastate.
devastating
Example Sentences
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But Harry has admitted the revelations made in his 2023 controversial biography "Spare" and a devastating TV interview with Oprah Winfrey had rocked relations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Stuart McCarthy-Thompson, who works at the Avon Wildlife Trust, said the impact has been "devastating".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The details were blacked out as the district attorney continues an investigation into the devastating fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Tongue's 5-46 ended with a final devastating burst of 4-5 from 11 balls.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Pluto Noak did this devastating imitation of Mr. Blake.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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