damage
Example Sentences
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Although the EPA has classified the chemical as “not likely” carcinogenic to humans, long-term exposure has been linked to serious organ damage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"The damage that was able to be done in such a short space of time is absolutely harrowing for a child to survive and have to live with."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Once that damage occurs, doctors currently cannot reverse it.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Lead is a neurotoxin, and exposure to even low levels can damage children’s brains and affect their development.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
I shield our disgusting jigsaw puzzle with my body to prevent water damage.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing damage
"Handle with Care"
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"The Clever Magistrate"
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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)
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