damaging

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The recent rally began days before the cease-fire agreement during which there was also evidence that higher oil prices were having a less damaging impact on equities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Then Finnish authorities took control of a vessel they suspected of damaging a cable at the end of last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The results open the door to new treatments aimed at breaking down these damaging sugars in the digestive system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The debate over children's use of social media has intensified in recent months, triggered by increasing evidence of the damaging effect it can have on mental health.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I don’t know how anyone could want to cut it for wands, but that explains why magic is corrupt—making wands requires damaging something rare and powerful.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas