damage
Example Sentences
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However, the surgeon's drill slipped, damaging nerves and blood vessels which led to her needing an above-knee amputation after emergency repair surgery failed, said her lawyers at Hudgell Solicitors.
From BBC
Since a stroke damaged his short-term memory, Stellan receives prompts through an earpiece on set.
From Los Angeles Times
Wednesday’s expected weather will give emergency services providers a chance to catch their breath and address damage from the latest overnight rain and winds.
From Los Angeles Times
But as human activities damage habitats and reduce biodiversity across regions, the number of possible colonizers falls.
From Science Daily
At the weekend, Barcelona issued a statement, external highlighting "repeated refereeing decisions it considers damaging to the game".
From BBC
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