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[dam-ij] / ˈdæm ɪdʒ /




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Matt Shardlow, an ecological consultant working with the campaign, said damage could be caused to ancient woodlands, even when trees were not removed.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

The impacts of over-foraging natural spaces, particularly in protected areas, can damage habitats, a Devon charity has said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, while fiber contributes to healthy digestion and may help with blood sugar regulation, weight management, and cardiovascular wellness.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

After a sinkhole swallowed his driveway in September, Nicolas Cage has received permits to remove debris and guard the home from further damage brought by tropical storms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“So even if JB managed to fix all that time in the past—even if he sent all the kids back—how would he fix all the damage now?” she asked in a thick voice.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The slides presented to state senators propose that the cap on damages — when a utility is found to have acted imprudently — be made permanent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

An appeals court ordered a new trial to determine damages for NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers who sued the league and its partners for allegedly colluding to drive up prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The progressive neurological condition gradually damages brain cells involved in movement, often causing tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement, and difficulties with coordination.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Gayles had already once dismissed the defamation lawsuit, which sought $20 billion in damages.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

In the past they had always come running with a lawyer, offering to pay damages and demanding his release.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

Although cells have natural systems for repairing damaged DNA, some forms of damage are particularly serious.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

In recent years there have been a number of incidents in the Baltic Sea where underwater cables have been damaged or completely cut.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Stewart, to fulfill her Halloween homeless fantasy, donned a damaged knit cardigan, torn patchwork jeans and an oversize flannel button-down, according to screenshots of her deleted post.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Authorities said a hospital and several homes were damaged in the blast.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

The golden spire shuddered as boat after damaged boat was thrown against its base.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Stevens chose to pull her switcheroo, yet El-Sayed has done a bunch of tactically questionable things that seem to have made that outcome more likely—and could make it more politically damaging, too.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Whether supporters feel comments from ex-players are damaging or not differs from fan to fan, but what cannot be denied is how difficult it is to escape their views.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The findings suggest that cranberry juice may interfere with two important processes involved in tooth decay: the buildup of bacterial plaque and the production of damaging acids.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

"Viewed from a calm, objective and emotion-free standpoint, this is clearly a very damaging incident," Yan Qiang, a veteran sports commentator, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

They were told that their money-wrangling in public was damaging their image.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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