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The phrase "allegedly devastating effect" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a claim or assertion about the severe impact of something that has not been definitively proven.
Example: "The study reported an allegedly devastating effect of the new policy on local businesses, though further research is needed to confirm this."
Alternatives: "purportedly harmful impact" or "reportedly severe consequence".
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They quote figures about the allegedly devastating effect of the ban on New York's bar trade, while the Irish Department of Health cites statistics showing it has had no effect in New York at all.
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