decimated

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About a month ago, people living in northeast Calgary had their homes and properties decimated by a storm with estimated replacement/repair costs in the millions of dollars. Source: Internet

A fungal blight decimated the plants, and in each year since 1994 taro exports have accounted for less than 1% of export revenue. Source: Internet

After d'Iberville's invasion in 1704, records show Nevis’ sugar industry in ruins and a decimated population begging the English Parliament and relatives for loans and monetary assistance to stave off island-wide starvation. Source: Internet

After 10 hours of fighting, the decimated Iranians were driven back to their original positions again as the Iraqis launched 650 helicopter and 300 aircraft sorties. Source: Internet

Although the colorful and impressive flame tree ( Delonix regia ) is found throughout the Marianas, the tree on Guam has been largely decimated. Source: Internet

Also significant: Interest rates are at record lows, and stay-at-home orders nearly decimated the typically busy spring buying season, leading to pent-up demand. Source: Internet