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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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"She's absolutely devastated and it's devastating for all the fans watching her because she's such a great, bright hope and doing so well out there on the tour," Croft added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The release called the crash “a devastating tragedy that has deeply impacted the families of those involved and the Santa Maria community as a whole.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The devastating alternative is generous transfers in the 70s followed by financial need in the 80s, reversing generational wealth building entirely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Bass, a center-left Democrat, oversaw Los Angeles during last year’s devastating wildfires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

John Henry smashed his hammer down left and right, and Miss Sarah and Miss Rose launched devastating strikes over and over from high above.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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