ravage
Example Sentences
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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 limits have hobbled Russia’s use of drone-mounted terminals that had begun to ravage Ukrainian supply lines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 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
Wind speeds dipped slightly Thursday morning in Los Angeles County, offering a brief respite for firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that have continued to ravage the region.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
American civilizations resting on animal power might have been sending their own conquistadores to ravage Europe.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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