Example Sentences

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“It was devastating to me,” Addicks, 58, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

According to the tribunal report, Ong was able to find temporary short-term work after the dismissal but the effect of the withdrawal of the job offer was "devastating" for her.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Prosecutor Marcello Viola, the lead investigator, said the impact between the tram and the building was "devastating".

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

While a modest sum, it was devastating for the business, as the money was used for paying rent, buying merchandise and paying staff.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

I might be foggy about my history, but I knew what a fire could do in this time period, and it was devastating.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin