damaging

Example Sentences

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"I felt guilty that I wasn't there for the girls... I am so conscious of damaging them."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

During his 39 days in charge, Forest drew their opener 2-2 at Real Betis before a damaging 3-2 home defeat by Midtjylland saw fans turn on the Australian, who was sacked after seven winless games.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"To me, it's only fair, because so many other things have already been completely discontinued. So why should this exemption exist if it's going to be damaging?" says Solomon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 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

But when folks tried, they ended up damaging the tree roots.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate