- present participle of damn.
damning
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Animal owners retaliate with damning reviews of vet practices, fully naming the clinic but not themselves, sometimes over a perceived slight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
When Manchester City was found guilty in September of breaching Premier League financial rules, the damning and unprecedented verdict left the football world reeling.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
It would be easy to dismiss Nelson as selfish, or, at the worst and most damning, a bad parent.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
So it’s not exactly damning of something violent bubbling right below the surface.
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
The most damning evidence, however, came from Dessie, who was a big Daughter Elk and knew things.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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