damaging

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But the Sorsby situation might be the most damaging of all because it cuts to the heart of the increasingly fragile competitive integrity of sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At the same time Clark was damaging her image, her Fever bosses came under fire for trying to protect that image by revoking the credential of veteran Fever and Pacers beat reporter Scott Agness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false," the command said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

It can lead to skin cancer by damaging DNA in skin cells.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Too many in a freshman class would probably lower the college’s average SAT score, thereby damaging its ranking by U.S.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times