devastate

Example Sentences

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I’d say he couldn’t be sincere if he tried, except Powell actually does try for one scene and the bleary, terrified look in his eyes is devastating.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts warn that rising global temperatures are bringing hotter summers, more frequent flooding, stronger storms and increasingly devastating wildfires and droughts.

From Barron's

The news has devastated the mainly Muslim community.

From BBC

That’s why, when Camille promises the chair she’ll be back for it after moving some money around, only to find that another customer has already scooped it up, her loss is devastating.

From Salon

“I am deeply worried about these images getting out ... a single security failure could devastate thousands of lives,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times