damaging

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The timeline of the mission had been thrown into question after the New Glenn rocket developed by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin exploded during a ground test late last month, damaging the launchpad infrastructure.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The chip shortage is damaging shares of companies that build devices and boosting the ones supplying the parts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Singh said misinformation about the murder weapon had been "highly damaging" to Sikhs.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

The Agriculture Department’s mass control program, on the other hand, cost about $3.50 per acre — the most expensive, the most damaging, and the least effective program of all.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson