devastated
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These analyses could help reveal why some species were devastated while others survived.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
James maintained his equipoise at the news, but his friends could tell that that he was devastated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
"We are devastated," Cecilio said, echoing the sentiment of the dozens of families affected by one of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
"I think she'd be devastated that something as personal as her Filofax and notes from George are up for grabs. It's just so tawdry and contrary to how she was," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Federation is appalled by these remarks, as any civilized body would be, and sees them as signs of a deranged and devastated psyche.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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