damage

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By the time she got there, Wille said, the damage had been done.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Studies after that conflict concluded the damage hampered efforts to purify water and contributed to infant mortality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Norway striker Haaland inflicted much of the damage against Liverpool with a brilliant hat-trick, his 12th since joining City in 2022, which is the most among players from Europe's big five leagues during this period.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The course of radiation sickness, also called acute radiation syndrome, varies widely depending on what kind of radiation was absorbed and where in the body it causes the most damage.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland