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devastating

[dev-uh-stey-ting] / ˈdɛv əˌsteɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
causing devastation
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ADJECTIVE
trenchant
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Mythos “is so powerful and potentially devastating as a cyber weapon that Anthropic will not release it publicly, which is a responsible decision,” Goldstein said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Haitians were designated as eligible for TPS after the Caribbean nation suffered a devastating earthquake in 2010.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It also precipitated devastating civil wars in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, which triggered large-scale migration from the region to Europe.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

If he suffers a devastating injury or simply underperforms, every penny is still guaranteed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Or maybe it was the nights I kept her company when she received the devastating news that her friends had gone to a party without her.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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