Below you will find example sentences with "devastating effects". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.
Devastating Effects in a sentence
Corpus data
- Displayed example sentences: 20
- Discovered as a combination around: devastating
- Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 10
- Phrase length: 2 words
- Average sentence length: 25.7 words
Sentence profile
- Phrase position: 7 start, 6 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis
- The phrase "devastating effects" has 2 words and usually appears near the start in these examples. The average sentence has 25.7 words and is mostly made up of statements.
- Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as about the devastating effects the industry, address the devastating effects of climate, change, climate and people stand out.
- In the phrase index, this combination connects with side effects, special effects, visual effects, devastating news, devastating impact and devastating consequences, linking the page to nearby combinations.
Example types with devastating effects
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It is intelligent enough to release all three attacks simultaneously to devastating effects. (13 words)
The homeless and poor are at particular risk of feeling these devastating effects. (13 words)
Novosel also talked about the devastating effects the industry’s decline had on the individuals around him, including himself. (19 words)
A financial counsellor, she has seen how quickly people’s lives can collapse around them through no fault of their own – and the devastating effects that unexpected debt or a sudden change of circumstances can wreak on whole families. (39 words)
James Sanderson, chief executive at charity Sue Ryder, said: “With ice and snow on the ground across much of the UK, terminally ill people will already be feeling the devastating effects of cold weather on their symptoms. (37 words)
He also emphasized the devastating effects of climate change that are being experienced in the country, such as extreme heat, record-breaking rainfall, and flooding in areas that never used to experience floods. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
They obviously have devastating effects on the victims and their families, but the effects also ripple outward in smaller waves into the rest of the Catholic community.
A financial counsellor, she has seen how quickly people’s lives can collapse around them through no fault of their own – and the devastating effects that unexpected debt or a sudden change of circumstances can wreak on whole families.
Agents made clear that the build would also act as a security boost in the wake of break-ins at the farm which had had devastating effects on animals.
But opponents say it will have devastating effects on young people, who are making decisions under parental and medical supervision.
Collective action is needed to tackle the climate emergency and address the devastating effects of climate change, in particular loss and damage.
Dr Ruth Sharrock said: "Up to two out of every three long term smokers will die from smoking and every day on our wards I see the widespread, devastating effects.
However, it continues to have devastating effects on the economies and societies of developing countries, and is a major issue in contemporary international politics.
Humanitarian groups in Niger have warned of “devastating effects” on the lives of over 4.4 million people needing aid.
It is intelligent enough to release all three attacks simultaneously to devastating effects.
It is vital that both the industry and individuals take proactive steps to prevent further spread and minimize the devastating effects of this highly contagious virus.
Maya was faced with reconciling the ecological benefits she had seen from large wildfires in forests with the devastating effects of fire on her community.
Novosel also talked about the devastating effects the industry’s decline had on the individuals around him, including himself.
The devastating effects of climate change “testify to the urgent need for interventions that can no longer be postponed,” he declared.
The homeless and poor are at particular risk of feeling these devastating effects.
To escape the devastating effects of the First Opium War, and to make a living for his family, Wong Ho Ping leaves China to search for gold in America.
Det Ch Insp Damian Roebuck, senior investigating officer, said: "The devastating effects of what happened 20 years ago are still heartfelt with the family of John Luper.
Esquivel emphasized that the screwworm could have devastating effects on the livestock sector, and Belize is treating the situation with urgency, as though a case has already been detected.
He also emphasized the devastating effects of climate change that are being experienced in the country, such as extreme heat, record-breaking rainfall, and flooding in areas that never used to experience floods.
He highlighted the devastating effects of climate change on wildlife and emphasised the need to partner with local operators and others to assist with fuel and logistics for conservation efforts.
James Sanderson, chief executive at charity Sue Ryder, said: “With ice and snow on the ground across much of the UK, terminally ill people will already be feeling the devastating effects of cold weather on their symptoms.