damaging

Example Sentences

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Even draws at this crucial stage could be damaging, so the Gunners will be keen to avoid dropping points like they did at this time last year against Everton, Brentford and Crystal Palace.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"As Sentebale’s co-founder and a founding trustee, they categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims," a spokesperson for the pair said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Though among the most damaging storms ever to hit Louisiana, it left the camps largely intact, owners say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

I had deliberately not said anything damaging about Margaret because I thought her own attitude would damage her more in her son’s eyes than anything I could say.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler