devastate
Example Sentences
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As the sun rose, Pauline received a visit from the police that devastated her life forever.
From BBC
Minutes after the devastating performance, Malinin admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the intense pressure of the Olympics.
"She loved spending time with her family where she could show her love. Our family is devastated by this loss, but we will cherish her memories with us so close to our hearts forever."
From BBC
"You are very much in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that you will now be able to rest and recover from this devastating ordeal."
From BBC
In a January essay, he detailed concerns that bad actors could use AI to mount devastating biological attacks, and that authoritarian regimes could use it to entrench their power.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
