Example Sentences

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It’s a burden that not only devastates families financially but also takes a toll on their health.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

However, this is a moment of real hope in a disease that hits people in their prime and devastates families.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

“I think it’s that scarring, mental-health-wise. It just really devastates a person in a way they can’t come back from.”

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

The world is once again watching, as El Niño devastates coral reefs throughout the Indian Ocean.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

The news could never be ignored: An earthquake devastates Haiti.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama