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damning

[dam-ing, dam-ning] / ˈdæm ɪŋ, ˈdæm nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
damaging
Synonyms


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This is a damning indictment of them, and our larger culture and society.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

Lawrence Booth delivered his damning assessment in the influential editor's notes of the 163rd edition of the Almanack, which is published on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Until for the first time since she died, Mom materializes and is standing before me, her hair a blaze of black fire, her eyes damning me.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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