devastation
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The authors of Wednesday's report point out that the devastation inflicted by Cyclone Senyar proves how vulnerable the species is.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Residents described devastation and confusion following the explosion.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
And he has slammed the "environmental devastation" caused by the "frenzied race" for rare earth elements, which are essential for modern electronics.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“The fire that happened here last January, the devastation to our city and to the Palisades community was really unimaginable,” Raman said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
I'm grateful you weren't here to witness such haunting devastation.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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