1The Black Death decimated European populations in the 14th century, leading to significant social and economic changes.
2Climate change is expected to decimate global fish populations by 2050, with severe consequences for the fishing industry.
3The company's financial troubles decimated its workforce, with hundreds of employees losing their jobs.
4The new policy aims to decimate the number of traffic accidents in the city by implementing stricter safety measures.
5The once-thriving ecosystem was decimated by the invasive species, which outcompeted native plants and animals for resources.