devastation
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The scale of devastation on Mindanao island is becoming clear as emergency responders reach coastal cities and towns.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And he has slammed the "environmental devastation" caused by the "frenzied race" for rare earth elements, which are essential for modern electronics.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The book is about colonisation and devastation, set against a backdrop of families left to die of starvation on estates owned by British aristocrats and landowners.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“In complete shock, as we all are. The devastation and sadness is beyond words. Praying for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, his entire family and loved ones.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
They saw the images of devastation and desperation, and could not believe that their uncle was living amid all that.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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