- present participle of damage.
damaging
Example Sentences
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Maritime Trade Operations said Sunday that a tanker in the strait was struck by an unknown projectile, damaging its engine room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Etihad Airways, City's main sponsor since 2009, announced that it is considering legal action against the Premier League, accusing it of damaging its reputation without being allowed to respond.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The blaze at the Nelson Mandela high school, in the city centre, then spread to the front of the building, damaging the entrance hall.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The measure also calls for the new state fund to establish regulations that would allow it to recoup part of its investments while not damaging innovation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 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
