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

The fact that Djokovic is the most plausible title contender is a damning indictment on the rest.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The record from this trial, as Sotomayor pointed out, is quite damning.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

In the light of this, The Coronation of Poppea can be seen as a damning, deliberately shocking critique on corruption and the excesses of Roman power, and the pressing need for self-restraint.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall