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    devastating

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    B1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    The enemy was devastating the country by burning fields and houses
    adj.AdjectiveDestroying everything; very shocking
    A devastating earthquake destroyed the city
    adj.AdjectiveCausing great emotional pain or shock.
    The news of the accident was devastating.

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    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • She said, “I had a cousin who ran for Congress and lost and it was just devastating for him

      She said, “I had a cousin who ran for Congress and lost and it was just devastating for him

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • DEVASTATING.

      DEVASTATING.

    B1

    How to Survive a Building Explosion

    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • Devastating but rare, the long-term effects created by building explosions are disastrous enough to last a lifetime.

      Devastating but rare, the long-term effects created by building explosions are disastrous enough to last a lifetime.

    B1

    The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ

    05:28The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ
    • Together, these plates cause a unique and potentially devastating type of earthquake.

      Together, these plates cause a unique and potentially devastating type of earthquake.

    • and potentially devastating type of earthquake.

      and potentially devastating type of earthquake.

    B2

    Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

    10:39Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now
    • Job openings surged to historic highs while the country continued to struggle from the devastating labor shortage.

      Job openings surged to historic highs while the country continued to struggle from the devastating labor shortage.

    B1

    How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly

    06:16How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly
    • So what is it about these buildings that has made this earthquake even more devastating?

      So what is it about these buildings that has made this earthquake even more devastating?

    • that has made this earthquake even more devastating?

      that has made this earthquake even more devastating?

    B2

    Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?

    07:31Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?
    • These effects can be devastating, and have dramatic effects on a patient's quality of life, including their ability to work.

      These effects can be devastating, and have dramatic effects on a patient's quality of life, including their ability to work.

    B1

    The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ

    07:16The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ
    • China has been clear about its intention to eventually take control of Taiwan, which could have devastating consequences for the current AI revolution.

      China has been clear about its intention to eventually take control of Taiwan, which could have devastating consequences for the current AI revolution.

    • which could have devastating consequences

      which could have devastating consequences

    B1

    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • But the company's dominance came to a devastating end in 2008.

      But the company's dominance came to a devastating end in 2008.

    • devastating end in 2008.

      devastating end in 2008.

    B1

    My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

    08:02My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It
    • It's like staring at a computer. When I worked for a park, which was devastating.

      It's like staring at a computer. When I worked for a park, which was devastating.

    • a park, which was devastating.

      a park, which was devastating.

    A2