Sentence examples for by devastation from inspiring English sources

But it was destined to remain and spread, following progressive campaigns of conquest, accompanied by devastation.

When he finally dug his way out, gulping in fresh air, he was surrounded by devastation.

Although surrounded by devastation and isolation, she prefers to die on her own soil.

Somehow, the mid-13th-century Mongol invasion followed by devastation and 200 years of occupation did not stop artistic creation.

Tragedy's paradox is that it has a creative aspect: new meaning flows to fill the emptiness hollowed out by devastation.

Ground Zero is our neighbourhood, so we were surrounded by devastation in the wake of 9/11.

Much of the $52 billion paid out by insurers was accounted for by the devastation caused by Ike and Gustav, two hurricanes that struck the Gulf of Mexico in August and September.

But he was so moved by the devastation wrought by the cataclysmic Haitian earthquake in January that he decided to take matters into his own hands.

In response to mounting criticism, authorities in the country say they have been overwhelmed by the devastation caused by the typhoon.

But I'm also deeply saddened by the devastation experienced by my city, my neighbors, my friends.

An estimated four million children are affected by the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan that ripped through the archipelago last Friday.