devastating
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Successive heat spells have roasted the continent since May, bringing temperatures of 40C and above -- and dragging drought and devastating wildfires in their wake.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The attacking triumvirate of Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and newcomer Morgan Rogers hit the ground running, all scoring and combining to devastating effect.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Warmer water also takes up more space, raising sea levels and bringing a greater risk of coastal flooding - while intense ocean heat can be devastating for sea habitats, such as coral reefs.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“It’s devastating, the amount of cruelty that we’re seeing ... and a lot of the people that are in detention centers are workers,” Huerta said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
He said this without emotion, but Sara knew it had to be devastating.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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