devastated
Example Sentences
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His sudden death has devastated his family and fellow car enthusiasts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In a statement issued by police, Noah's family said they were "utterly devastated".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa has revealed he was forced to evacuate his family’s Hawaii home after a dangerous storm devastated the area with historic flooding.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
The population in the Asheville, N.C., area, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, shed domestic migrants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The quake devastated 24,000 square miles of wilderness, much of it glaciated.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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