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'devastating effect' is correct and usable in written English.
It is a phrase used to describe a serious, damaging, or destructive result. For example, "The hurricane had a devastating effect on the coastline of the town."
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It was returned with devastating effect.
But they did so to devastating effect.
Instead, he used black humor to devastating effect.
The strike is having a devastating effect on his business".
Then came the austerity merchants, to, literally, devastating effect.
Advocates for affirmative action said that decision could have a "devastating" effect on university campuses.
In Mogadishu and elsewhere, the rebels have used roadside bombs and suicide attacks to devastating effect.
"He used the limelight of the historic broadcast to devastating effect," said the Times.
Cuts to legal aid are also having a devastating effect on women suffering domestic violence.
He then used color to devastating effect in films directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
He said: "I know from experience the devastating effect floods have on homes and businesses.
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