Example Sentences

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"Political discussions have no place in criminal proceedings," said Krebs, adding that the consequences of the stabbings have been "devastating" for all those affected.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

“It would have been devastating to be on the other end of that,” Lanning said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

And what would have happened would have been devastating for our state.

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025

In an appearance on “Cuomo,” the soap star said his family is safe but the losses have been devastating.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

It must have been devastating for him to find this out, this petaled monster, his trainer, the man he trusted so much, so completely, with his very flesh.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi