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“But your spouse is risk-averse and it would devastate her to lose $147,000. So let’s meet on the bridge” and bet less.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 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

Hibbs said: "Natural England's approach will devastate the Dartmoor hill pony population, it will make farms financially unviable and it's extremely doubtful there will be any environmental benefit."

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

Most commentators assumed that getting bronze on beam would devastate me, but in fact, I was over the moon.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

However, this is a moment of real hope in a disease that hits people in their prime and devastates families.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 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 world is once again watching, as El Niño devastates coral reefs throughout the Indian Ocean.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024

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

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Those who grew up watching Panettiere light up screens both big and small were devastated.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

In the most devastated areas, workers are using heavy machinery to remove pieces of roofs and walls.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Jacky Seagroatt, Malcolm King's younger sister, said losing her brother had "devastated" her.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Angie Wade, the tribal historic preservation officer for Chickaloon Village, one of the tribes involved in the lawsuit against the mine, said rampant mining has devastated Chickaloon areas in decades past.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

He was very conscious of being an only child, and he knew his mom would be devastated if something bad happened to him.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

Tongue's 5-46 ended with a final devastating burst of 4-5 from 11 balls.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

In 1998, the Big Tobacco companies were forced, finally, to sign an apparently devastating master settlement agreement with the states to pay for all the damage that their products had done to U.S. citizens.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

“It’s rare for such a broad coalition to unite around any single cause in California, but it reflects the potentially devastating impact of this measure on healthcare, education, and our state’s economy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

“Why did you give it all to me, God? Beauty, brains, poise, charm, and devastating wit.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy