- present participle of devastate.
devastating
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At the time, Iran was rebuilding and opening its economy after a devastating war with Iraq.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Homendy described the crash scene as "devastating", with debris from the aircraft, vehicles and airport fencing scattered across the area.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Nepal held a national day of mourning Monday for victims of devastating glacial floods, as families of missing hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels prayed rescuers might yet find them alive.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
The company has seen sales fall in all of its major markets and has been dealing with the consequences of a devastating cyber-attack that paralysed production last year.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
When that combined motion is in the ground beneath your feet, the effects can be devastating.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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