devastate

“Such reductions would devastate Arizona’s water users and its economy,” state officials warned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

California and the 11 other states, including New York, New Jersey, Washington and Colorado, allege the merger would devastate the theatrical film business by combining two historic film studio rivals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

A row is growing over the potential cull of Dartmoor's hill ponies as campaigners warn Natural England's approach to conserving the landscape could "devastate" the endangered breed.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

His tears now devastate me even more than listening to his entire story.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

This ash devastates farmland across at least eight states.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

It’s a burden that not only devastates families financially but also takes a toll on their health.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

And when Stan and his wife quietly slowdance in their living room, scored to Dinah Washington’s “This Bitter Earth,” their brief respite devastates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025

“I think it’s that scarring, mental-health-wise. It just really devastates a person in a way they can’t come back from.”

From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

The news could never be ignored: An earthquake devastates Haiti.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

British Columbia filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Chief Executive Sam Altman for alleged safety violations in the Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting that devastated a rural town in the province.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

This is not currently happening in the U.S., but since it has devastated other countries, I was eager to speak with someone who had experienced that worst-case scenario firsthand.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

Foster bought high-end watches and cars with his share of the proceeds while many victims told NTS investigators they had been left financially and emotionally devastated, and felt humiliated and betrayed.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Becerra recalled that during his 24 years in Congress there was widespread, bipartisan support for sending federal assistance to disaster areas, including areas devastated by hurricanes on the Eastern Seaboard or floods in the South.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

"Oh, don't be silly. You were so devastated by the last person who dumped you. I thought I'd spare you the further humiliation. This way you're all settled."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

“This project would have devastating and long-lasting consequences for the surrounding region and nearby communities,” Chu wrote, calling out concerns about pollution, traffic, noise and harm to wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Nepal's hydropower boom has long been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the devastating flood in August exposed its vulnerability.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The UN has made a similar appeal, warning against a wider and more devastating conflict.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The deal helped stave off fears of devastating losses for the city’s most iconic industry from Paramount following through on a threat to move its headquarters out of state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 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