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Meanings of devastation in English
Usage of devastation in English
1
Earlier this year in Ireland we witnessed the devastation that flooding caused.
2
As relatively calm weather returned, the devastation left by Doris became clear.
3
The devastation caused by the civil war soured any sense of triumph.
4
The Atlanta area had escaped the general devastation almost without a scratch.
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The wholesale devastation of the island was an idea of General Weyler's.
6
At no time was the extent of the ultimate devastation deemed possible.
7
The front room of the suite was in a state of devastation.
8
Asia has never recovered from the terrible devastation of the Mongol conquerors.
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Fires have also caused devastation in Greece, Sweden and the United States.
10
New Jersey-based meteorologist Paul Heppner explained why Sandy had caused such devastation.
11
He said it was causing enormous grief, devastation, fear, anxiety and worry.
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The woodland decimated, and the devastation was going on in every direction.
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He also less successfully lampooned national economic devastation with The Mundy Scheme.
14
History will place the blame for this devastation squarely at their feet.
15
Early the next morning Barker saw the devastation and the causes thereof.
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Amid the universal devastation wild shrieks and despairing groans fill the air.
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Translations for devastation
Portuguese
Devastation through the time
Devastation across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
South Africa
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