devastate

Example Sentences

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Legislation falls under the remit of Daera and Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has said he is aware of the "devastating impact" of livestock worrying.

From BBC

“To take that away is devastating,” said Velazquez.

From Los Angeles Times

The result is a devastating work of scholarship that commits the ultimate transgression of failing to include the trigger warnings so cherished by the targets of the author’s indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The family of a man who was shot dead by a police marksman have said they are "devastated" misconduct proceedings against the officer have been paused.

From BBC

The boys' school said they were "devastated by this unimaginable loss" in a letter to families seen by CBS News and that counsellors would be available to meet students and staff.

From BBC