How to pronounce devastated

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“devastated” in real sentences

1000+ clips in the index · 205 American · 354 British · 17 Australian · 1 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. >> was devastated. absolutely devastated.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  2. We were devastated. Really devastated.

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  3. understandably devastated.

    ABC News In-depth · hear it here

  4. who were absolutely devastated.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

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