damage

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Behind the scenes, Beijing has been wary of being seen to openly violate sanctions, which could provoke Washington’s wrath and damage its relations with other Gulf states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

What remains is re-entry into Earth's atmosphere - the moment that caused so much anxiety after Artemis I, when unexpected heat shield damage triggered an investigation that delayed this mission by more than a year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"The risk of lasting damage to Iran's infrastructure and the immiseration of the population above and beyond what they're already experiencing is significant," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The team at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute has a base case that sees a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz occur relatively soon, as well as limited damage to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“The damage has been done,” the woman in blue said from behind them, her voice sad.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley