- present participle of devastate.
devastating
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Cheap, low-flying drones have had a devastating effect on the battlefield in Ukraine, Russia and across the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
For many people, plague brings to mind rats, crowded medieval towns, and the devastating epidemics that spread across Europe during and after the Middle Ages.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
The Oregon shop at the heart of the dispute was later shut down by the company, "due to a devastating social media campaign", it said, adding that it did not blame the new owners.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The judge’s ruling may offer relief, but for many immigrants, the effects of the policy are devastating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
That doctor delivered the devastating news that the tumor had started to grow back.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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