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The storm left the coast devastated, with many homes and businesses destroyed.
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The storm left the coast devastated, with many homes and businesses destroyed.
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How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
The storm ravaged the coast, leaving numerous homes and businesses in ruins.
Describing a Scene
A scene of devastation met the eye; homes and businesses lay destroyed along the coast.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried about the people on the coast; the storm has caused widespread destruction.
Summarizing an Event
The coastal region suffered immensely from the storm's destructive power.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The storm inflicted significant damage upon the coastal region, resulting in the destruction of numerous homes and businesses.
Casual
The storm really wrecked the coast; tons of houses and shops are gone.
Simpler English
The storm broke many homes and stores on the coast.
Phrases to learn
left devastated
Caused widespread destruction and ruin.
destroyed homes and businesses
Completely ruined residential and commercial properties.