devastating
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The pre-dawn strike came on the anniversary according to the Jewish calendar of the October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest-ever day for Israel which retaliated with a devastating offensive in Gaza.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Then it was Feyi-Waboso's turn to come to the party as he cut a devastating line from outside to in after a huge floated pass from Skinner found him on the touchline.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Although these conditions are triggered by completely different events, they may ultimately disrupt the same fundamental biological systems and produce the similarly devastating exhaustion experienced by millions worldwide."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The reaction by those who weighed in on Mr. Lederman’s position illustrate the devastating human cost of self-serving ideals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I’d roped Danielle and Anna into my wicked plan, which led to Peter’s devastating snowball.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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