damning

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In addition to the damning text exchange, Flores also has history on his side.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Hammers midfielder Mateus Fernandes said his side lacked fight in last weekend's defeat by Newcastle, which is really damning, and they have lost form at the worst possible time.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Rather, it’s a pragmatic game of connecting the dots, revealing a damning picture of widespread corruption.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

On the surface that seems damning, since as stocks and bonds become more highly correlated, bonds presumably become less effective at reducing volatility.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

They were about to release their most damning evidence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela