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[dam-ij] / ˈdæm ɪdʒ /




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Besides the eaten snacks and some outdoor pots that broke during the burglar’s attempted escape, Rowley said nothing was stolen and there was no damage to the home.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

However, Prof Chadwick said there were also risks, as the government had less control over what posts could appear alongside, which could damage credibility.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Analysts read Warsh’s keynote speech last month as an effort to repair any damage.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Koror's state government has asked for a bigger fund to rectify any potential damage and independent environmental monitoring, according to filings seen by AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The tamping iron has not killed him because the damage is limited to specific organs that are not critical to life.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Swift countersued for sexual assault and battery, asking for $1 in damages.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

The original experiments did not establish that ordinary sucralose consumption damages DNA in people, and European regulators concluded in 2026 that the sweetener remains safe under its currently authorized uses.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

Lineage is seeking compensation for estimated damages of more than $1 billion from the fire.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

In a related development, Hernandez's parents filed a civil lawsuit against Burke on Friday, seeking monetary damages including burial and funeral expenses.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

That’s a long list of potential damages, even for the Catastrophic Concerns Department.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

"They have no other choice. With neither tents nor homes available, they are living in cracked, damaged buildings despite the risk of collapse," he added.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The two US troops ejected from the damaged plane, were separated, and had to evade Iranian forces while they awaited rescue from US special forces.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

A chemical associated with sucralose, the artificial sweetener sold as Splenda®, damaged DNA in laboratory experiments and disrupted a model of the intestinal lining.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

The gas company remained at the scene as crews worked to restore the damaged gas main.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

“Why? If it’s damaged, it’s damaged. What am I gonna do about it? I got things to do,” said Paulie.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

They conceded damaging goals against Midtjylland, Legia Warsaw, Livingston, Dunfermline, Dundee and Hearts three times in minutes 119, 90, 98, 90, 90, 90, 88, 90 and 86.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“You face massive product-liability exposure if your products enable a truly damaging cyberattack.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

It’s damaging to the financial-services industry, tech, and other fields where attracting global talent is crucial.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Kyle Hermann, a 29-year-old teacher from California, praised Rubio's "charm and his wit" and said he hoped both men could emerge from any primary battle without damaging each other.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

I had deliberately not said anything damaging about Margaret because I thought her own attitude would damage her more in her son’s eyes than anything I could say.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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