Examples of 'was devastating' in a sentence

Meaning of "was devastating"

An expression used to describe something that caused great harm, damage, or distress. 'Was devastating' indicates a past event or situation that had severe and destructive consequences, leading to profound sadness, loss, or suffering

How to use "was devastating" in a sentence

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was devastating
The practice was devastating to the native population.
And the toll on both sides was devastating.
I think it was devastating to the image of this city.
And he wrote a song that just was devastating.
Her death was devastating to me and many others.
The impact of termination on these tribes was devastating.
The news was devastating for the family.
The accuracy of the depth charges was devastating.
What was devastating to me then is now seen as a blessing.
The unpredictable storm was devastating to the region.
This was devastating news to me and our family.
Destructive civil war was devastating the country.
This was devastating and humiliating for him.
The silence it cast in the world was devastating.
The result was devastating for the company.

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The ecological and economic damage was devastating.
This new position was devastating to my oldest son.
Not being able to play the piano was devastating.
This month was devastating for my income stream.
The result onto the market was devastating.
His death was devastating for his family.
As you might imagine this event was devastating to me.
The experience was devastating to the young family.
And the effect on their country was devastating.
Last decade was devastating in terms of job growth.
So not being able to participate and compete was devastating.
He said it was devastating to have to give up that dream.
The sudden loss of his parents was devastating.
Last year was devastating for everyone.
Barrage upon horses and men was devastating.
And that was devastating for me.
The effect of the plague on communities was devastating.
The outcome was devastating to women across the country.
The resulting financial crisis was devastating.
The accident was devastating for the surrounding communities.
The extent of their loss was devastating.
It was devastating to see events that took place there.
The ending of the show was devastating.
It was devastating for the poor man.
My sense of betrayal was devastating and complete.
It was devastating to watch her final days.
The discovery was devastating for her.
It was devastating and made me question everything.
To not be able to find it the next day was devastating.
The experience was devastating on a personal level.
The general impact on schooling and literacy was devastating.
This news was devastating to his family.
The effect on our peaceful tourist destinations was devastating.
It was devastating for the south side.
Admitting that it would never happen that was devastating.

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