devastation

Example Sentences

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"I'm asking you to think, for just one minute, of the utter devastation that could have resulted," he said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Nathan Hochman had said the plea marked a “step toward justice and a measure of closure for the victims,” adding that it could not undo the devastation of that day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Thank whatever god responsible that never happened, because the devastation of dropping just one nuke would be so horrendous that we can barely comprehend it.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

“When you visit Rancho Palos Verdes, the devastation caused by land movement is hard to miss. ... I will keep fighting to ensure these communities get the support they need.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I imagined Hurricane Gloria building up force as it drew nearer, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd