Devastations

For different reasons, both governmental and commercial interests were intent on downplaying both the immediate radioactively-caused deaths and diseases and the longer term devastations from this silent, invisible form of violence. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The plan is a response to a pledge last year by Norway to invest up to $1 billion in Indonesian conservation efforts if Indonesia would get serious about halting the many devastations of deforestation. ❋ James Bacchus (2011)

This epic tragedy recalls some of the worst devastations that WFP and Japan have together responded to around the world, and all of us at WFP are impressed by the bravery and dedication of Japan's emergency response services and the decisive measures the Japanese Government has taken to deal with the damage and save lives. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Now, on the other hand, in my capacity as a historian, I have to admit that VDH brought some remarkable things to the study of warfare in Archaic/Classical Hellas, like, for example, his reevaluation of the periodic “devastations” of Attica carried out during the various wars with Sparta. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Not since the devastations of the Spanish civil war -- the 75th anniversary happens to be this year -- have all these isms played so major and specific a role on the same stage of battle. ❋ Jonathan Rabb (2011)

In his book None of These Diseases, McMillen writes, Europe brought the devastations of leprosy under control by obeying the biblical injunction to isolate the victims. ❋ Ben Hobrink (2011)

Staged by theater professionals, Theatre of War performs plays by Sophocles which dramatize the devastations of war. ❋ Agnes Gund (2010)

But the World Bank decided to postpone debt cancellation -- this amidst the devastations of the 2008 hurricanes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The cave habitats of Europe opened to his erudition and lust are mostly lost now, many devastations later, but they made me hungry and gave me an idea. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But as Smiley makes clear, relationships that don't have their roots in passion are capable of their own peculiar devastations of spirit. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Yo, you seen Devastator just dropped some new [colors] and scribes ? Nah but I'm listening to the new episode of [Limited] Trust: A Devastator [Podcast] right now. ❋ Devastator Brand (2022)

The [bombing] of [Pearl Harbor] was a devastation. ❋ Otto (2005)

1. Ohhh, you got devastated! 2. "Ohhh, NYC got devastated!" -Osama [Bin Laden] 3. [Susy] was devastated when I murdered her cat with a [chainsaw]. ❋ Eric (2003)

That song Slow Down by [Wayne] is SO [devast]. This film is devast. I love looking for devast songs. OMG [DEVAST]! ❋ Appelykisses (2007)

[Shock the world], [DEVASTATE] their [minds]!! ❋ Deez Nuuts (2004)

A [natural disaster] [has been] known to devastate any [area] where it occurs. ❋ Okey2 (2008)

Omg! That young woman is [DEVASTATING]. I would use the word pretty but [it's just not] enough [chile]. ❋ Ace1913 (2016)

Example 1: [Laker Fan]: It's true Lebron James is the best player in the NBA [Kobe Bryant]: [Devastating] :( Example 2: Guy: "Cant believe my relatives are going to be at my place this weekend" Guy 2: "Devastating man" ❋ Devastating1 (2010)

a [devasting] [thread] ❋ Devasting Minji (2020)

This mad [grimy] chick asked [Pat] to give her the devastator, but he says his fist was far [too big] for her small anus. ❋ Johnny O (2004)