devastating
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I’ve only known devastating stories in people in my life who have not either had access or have been unable to have access to the myriad of different ways that you can get help.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
He added that Ukraine's stockpiles were already low following a devastating Russian campaign against Ukrainian energy facilities over the winter.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
While oil has already had a blowout year due to the unresolved and devastating Iran war, some say it’s underpriced as big shortages loom.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
In the statement, the affiliated unions described the results at last week's elections in England, Scotland and Wales as "devastating".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“The victor is the one left standing after the other can no longer endure,” Celia says, the scope of it finally making devastating sense.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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