damages
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Secondary lactose intolerance is when people develop lactose intolerance as a result of a condition such as Celiac disease, which damages the lining of the small intestine and reduces lactase production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The condition gradually damages cartilage, the smooth, protective tissue that cushions the ends of bones and allows joints to move with minimal friction.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Torrential rains sparked historic flooding in southern Brazil in April and May of that year, leaving nearly 200 people dead, 500,000 more displaced and massive damages.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
He was found to have lied in libel action he had brought against the Daily Star newspaper, in which he was awarded £500,000 in damages.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
This alarmed the Nazi leaders, who worried that the damages would bankrupt the German insurance companies.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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