devastate
Example Sentences
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“It’s devastating to see people of a marginalized community in Altadena be completely ignored,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
During his opening remarks, Astin also acknowledged last year’s devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles as well as the union’s upcoming negotiations with Hollywood studios.
From Los Angeles Times
In a statement released previously, Tamzin's mother Amy Hall described her eldest daughter as her "best friend" and said her death had left their family "devastated".
From BBC
Nowhere has Miami’s pass rush been more devastating than in the tightest of tight games—contests with a margin of three points or less in the fourth quarter.
Times photographers have documented the rebuilding process, tracking it from January through December at a few of the sites in Altadena that were devastated by the fires.
From Los Angeles Times
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