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devastating

[dev-uh-stey-ting] / ˈdɛv əˌsteɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
causing devastation
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ADJECTIVE
trenchant
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And this Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States, along with a potentially devastating defence impact, reared its Medusa-like head.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Numerous hospitals terminated or limited their services out of fear of devastating financial consequences if the government followed through.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In doing so, we can prevent a wave of coverage losses with devastating consequences.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

PG&E emerged from bankruptcy in 2020 after devastating California wildfires linked to its equipment necessitated multibillion dollar liability payouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But despite the real and devastating effects of the meltdown, forms of power other than nuclear fission may pose a greater threat to Japan.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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