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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The whole town was devastated by the tragedy, in which fourteen schoolchildren died.
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When we got back, we were devastated to find that the house had been burgled, and everything of value taken.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Clare was devastated and swore that she would never go back to school again.
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He says that he believes the police action contributed to his gran's death: the whole family are devastated .
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His family and friends are devastated .
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She says I spoke to people last night, everyone is devastated .
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The move comes after bandits stole half of the food aid sent to save starving millions in the devastated country.