ravage
Example Sentences
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The last technological revolution ravaged the recorded music industry.
In this alternate past, a fatal blood virus, known informally as the Red Wind, has been ravaging the population for about a decade.
From Los Angeles Times
The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.
From Salon
The Chargers, meanwhile, take an offensive lineman to address the need that haunted them all last season after they were ravaged by injuries up front.
From Los Angeles Times
Huntley said modular buildings are being built at the Thatcham nursery ravaged by the fire, which will have capacity for around 75 children.
From BBC
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