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Devastating

/dˈɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
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(adj) Causing devastation.

A devastating earthquake hit the state capital.
They confirmed the importance of strengthening global precautions in order to prevent devastating losses.
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A ____ earthquake hit the state capital.

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