How to pronounce devastating

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“devastating” in real sentences

1000+ clips in the index · 327 American · 1000 British. Clips come from parliamentary and government channels under open licences.

  1. the devastating raise awareness about the devastating and raise awareness about the devastating and potentially devastating

    Dept of Justice · watch from 4:07 · hear it here

  2. devastating consequences.

    State Department · watch from 6:45 · hear it here

  3. Devastating scenes there.

    The Scottish Parliament · watch from 28:36 · hear it here

  4. The results were devastating.

    UK Parliament · watch from 81:10 · hear it here

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