devastating

Example Sentences

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The group said the impact of the criminal justice system on victims can be "devastating" and that many often experience "over-zealous and intrusive questioning".

From BBC

The Ministry of Justice has previously said Huntley's crime "remains one of the most shocking and devastating cases in our nation's history, and our thoughts are with their families".

From BBC

I know that no one enters a partnership thinking that it will end, let alone end in such a devastating way.

From MarketWatch

But when he is good, he is devastating.

From BBC

A brokered deal with regulators and consumer advocates will allow State Farm General to keep controversial increases in home insurance rates that took effect last year in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times