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How to use the word Devastated in a Sentence?

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I’m devastated that this icon of Broadway is leaving forever, and even if it does come back, it will never be the same.

Ian Petriello Eisenberg

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my big brother Tom, he was larger than life. He has influenced my life more than anyone I know. He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devastated he is gone and will miss him always.

Tom Sizemore

Found on CNN
1 year ago

People would be devastated if the bookstore disappeared. It needs to have some presence here just for his legacy.

Jerry Phillips

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I’m completely devastated, completely at a loss for words.

African American

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I’ve lost patients over the years and have watched as many families have been devastated by this rising, worsening and skyrocketing overdose crisis.

Scott Hadland

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Everyone is devastated, she was a wonderful person, and very much an important part of the community.

Bret Schundler

Found on CNN
1 year ago

American Contingency is a company founded by former U.S. servicemember Mike Glover, who has publicly rejected the FBI’s accusations that Mike Glover is Mike Glover and has described American Contingency’s charitable work on behalf of communities devastated by natural disasters.

Jim Jordan

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

I am shocked and devastated by the horrific attacks today in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, that claimed the lives of 10 people and injured many more.

Justin Trudeau

Found on CNN
1 year ago

He was a serial murderer, and each mention of his name is a trigger to the families he devastated, reopening wounds that we can only hope had finally started to heal, in the truest of ironies, Bulger's family has experienced the excruciating pain and trauma their relative inflicted on far too many, and the justice system is now coming to their aid.

Rachael Rollins

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Personally, I was devastated, to see a young man die like that is unbelievable.

Jim Nguyen

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

And I had cops come and park, or they’d follow me, but I don’t know why anyone is upset with me, I just wanted to save my kids. I didn’t kill anyone. I am just devastated, we saw it first before the media, and I am happy it was released. This is what we needed to know that they didn’t save them.

Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

It was a fairly lengthy relationship and we do have some prior calls. I’m not disclosing at this time what those calls were, or when they were, our thoughts and prayers go out to the many friends and family who have been devasted by this loss. Roscommon County contains wonderfully, close-knit communities who rally around those who are struggling and in need. We encourage the people of this community to share their love and support to the many people who have been devastated by this horrific and senseless tragedy.

Ben Lowe

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

The Chrisleys are devastated and disappointed with the verdict ; however, The Chrisleys will be actively pursuing an appeal, the Chrisleys are grateful for all of the love and support The Chrisleys have received from The Chrisleys family, friends and fans.

Steve Friedberg

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

The Chrisleys are devastated and disappointed with the verdict ; however, Todd Chrisley will be actively pursuing an appeal, todd Chrisley are grateful for all of the love and support Todd Chrisley have received from Todd Chrisley family, friends and fans.

Steve Friedberg

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

The Russian army has already destroyed almost the entire Donbas. Once one of the most powerful industrial centers in Europe is simply devastated, the occupiers are destroying it city after city.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

We are devastated by this senseless tragedy and our deepest sympathies are with Dan's family at this difficult time.

Goldman Sachs

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It took out an insane amount of buildings and just jeopardized so many lives, the town is devastated.

Jordan Awrey

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It's going to be very different to what people have been seeing in Kyiv and Mariupol, the Ukrainian frontline mixes urban and rural territory... some of the urban territories that Ukraine( will be defending) were already devastated in eight years of shell fire.

Samir Puri

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The Foo Fighters family musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

Foo Fighters

Found on CNN
2 years ago

This family is shocked and heartbroken at the loss of their son, this young man was the kind of son every parent hopes for -- an honor roll student, an aspiring athlete, and a kind-hearted person who cared about others. Needless to say, his family is absolutely devastated.

Ben Crump

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Devastated by the loss of our friend #TaylorHawkins I've no words to express all the feelings I have about his passing. But my heart goes out to his family. his band friends. RIP Taylor.

Gene Simmons

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

There's no hospital that has been unaffected by this, even if they're not in... a really devastated area. Everybody is feeling the pressure on this.

Chris Skopec

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Such is the price of procrastination, calling for pressure on Russia to stop this cruel war. 117 children, thousands of adults. Thousands of people are injured. Tens of thousands of families devastated. Hundreds of thousands of destroyed destinies. Millions and millions of abandoned homes. And it all started with one man.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I could not stay at home, when I saw there was bombing in Kyiv, I was just devastated.

Associated Press

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

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