devastate

Example Sentences

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"I was devastated. It was completely out of the blue," he said.

From BBC

He said many were in danger of not having their visas renewed, which would have a "devastating effect" on prisons.

From BBC

Parents of children with thalassemia in India say they are devastated after life-saving blood transfusions left their children HIV-positive, confronting them with illness, social stigma, and uncertainty.

From BBC

“Jump Trading actively exploited the Terraform Labs ecosystem through manipulation, concealment, and self-dealing that enriched Jump while financially devastating thousands of unsuspecting investors,” Snyder said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We are devastated. I'm so sorry to share this."

From BBC