devastating

Example Sentences

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Sunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over a decade, has been a devastating tragedy for the country, with the loss of at least 42 lives.

From BBC

"Property owners are suffering a genuinely devastating experience, and our teams have been working closely with those affected throughout," explained the Liberal Democrat councillor.

From BBC

Then, in a devastating move, Beijing ordered the release for open-source access of all of its most sophisticated artificial-intelligence algorithms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mozambique has declared a red alert in the wake of the devastating floods while South Africa has announced a national disaster.

From BBC

Chile has experienced a series of devastating fires in recent years, worsened by long-term drought.

From BBC