devastation
AmericanEtymology
Origin of devastation
1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin dēvastātiōn- (stem of dēvastātiō ), equivalent to Latin dēvastāt ( us ) ( devastate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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Such scenes of devastation are fresh in the memories of all Israelis, but particularly residents of the Tel Aviv area, which was badly hit during the previous confrontation between the two arch-foes last June.
From Barron's
"I think it's important that Mr Altman hear about how his team's decision not to bring this information forward has resulted in devastation," he said.
From BBC
Mullan said the statistics surrounding road deaths do not reflect the devastation caused to the families involved.
From BBC
Foreign diplomats still file through, surveying the devastation - a reminder that the assault reverberated well beyond the newsroom.
From BBC
The devastation and fear that attack had caused throughout American society and around the world was extreme.
From Salon
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