devastate
verb (used with object)
to lay waste; render desolate.
will be devastating
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future progressiveof devastate.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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A woman who adopted siblings has said government cuts to therapy funding will be devastating for families.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
If we squander the very narrow window of time to prevent the worst, and drive emissions up instead of down, the consequences will be devastating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024
Ms Nicholl said getting both affordable and high-quality childcare is one of the main problems, and a rise in prices in April will be "devastating" for parents.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2024
“Nature has such spectacular potential to help us tackle global threats, but it will be devastating if major organizations use nature as an excuse to do more harm to our planet.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
“This will be devastating for many families,” Jonathan Brearley, chief executive of the regulator, told the BBC.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
