devastate

Example Sentences

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“These increases may not sound dramatic to higher-income households, but for families already struggling, they are devastating,” said Mark Wolfe, Executive Director of NEADA.

From Barron's

That it concluded at 18 matches with England's win in Melbourne was obviously disappointing for us Australians in the commentary boxes but not devastating.

From BBC

But her life took a devastating turn in September after Saabirin's great-aunt agreed that Diiriye's family, who needed a home help, could take her in.

From BBC

"It seems they were devastated - we were afraid too," he said.

From BBC

Sharon would soon suffer a devastating stroke, but his Gaza policy survived and curdled.

From The Wall Street Journal