damaging

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The council said there were already bollards around more than half of the green, adding that additional bollards had been placed "to prevent vehicles driving on and damaging the grassed area".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Argentine ants are among the most damaging and expensive invasive species worldwide.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

It could also be forced to start shutting down oil wells within weeks as it runs out of storage space, a costly and damaging prospect that could impair production for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

People who recently had been displaced were more likely to report wildfire effects, he said, and the fires then made them more vulnerable by damaging tents and destroying possessions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He managed to convince German commanders he was on their side, then fed them damaging misinformation, diverting their attention from upcoming Soviet attacks.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin