ravage
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The Citrini selloff latched onto the market’s recent paranoia that artificial intelligence could ravage established players in a range of industries.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
The Antonine Plague, perhaps a form of smallpox, had begun to ravage the empire, as it would for more than a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
“Christian forgiveness does not demand we allow the cruel to ravage the whole earth; it demands we love our enemies,” he said.
From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025
However, the sector and its supporters say they weren’t properly consulted, and that the changes could ravage the economy, cause job losses and damage Australia’s reputation, all while punishing both domestic and international students.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024
If Percy attacked the giant, the hydra would ravage the city.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing ravage
The Declaration of Independence
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"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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A Long Way Gone
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