devastating in the PONS Dictionary

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These proposed defense systems, intended to lessen the risk of devastating nuclear war, would lead to it, according to these critics.
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To make matters worse, a fire in 1941 destroyed 11 buildings, devastating the town's financial heart.
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Historically, the storm surges from the gulf had caused over 300 floods in the city, several of which had a massive devastating effect.
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However, the phylloxera pest unexpectedly struck in 1989, devastating the vineyards and reducing production by 60% over the next five years.
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Introduced hydrophytes in different wetland systems can have devastating results.
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Better to make the revolution when it does not have to be devastating; better to do it sooner than later.
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From here, plagues spread virulently through the jungle, devastating many other cities.
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Much of the ground was saturated when two hurricanes hit the state late in the year, and flooding throughout the region was devastating.
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When all 7 units are present, they can pull off a devastating team attack.
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The second one was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1100.
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