devastated

Example Sentences

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His parents and sister were in shock, and his wife, Erika, was utterly devastated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"It devastated me. I didn't have any interest in anything else at that point," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I was pretty devastated when it initially closed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

They remember what happened the last time they tried: a 232-day player strike that resulted in the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and devastated the industry for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Mother began to doubt whether she would ever midwife again, and while she was saddened by this, Dad was devastated.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover