damned

Example Sentences

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For Massie's supporters, it's evidence of the congressman's willingness to fight for his principles, consequences be damned.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Banks may be damned by skittish investors if they do engage with private credit, and damned if they don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Many of our children’s favorite apps and social-media sites were built from the ground up to keep young users hooked and helpless to look away, consequences to their health and well-being be damned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“In some ways, practices might be facing a Hobson’s choice, where they are damned if they do and they are damned if they don’t.”

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

“And six hours later I knew I couldn’t take it anymore, but I was just damned if I ’d give in and say my name.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein