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damage

[dam-ij] / ˈdæm ɪdʒ /




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By the time fear sets in, the damage is done.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Those are conservative figures, and do not take into account rain-induced canopy damage or reduced food availability, said the authors of the study published on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"However, we regret that proactive measures taken to prevent secondary damage and explanations based on clear facts regarding last year's data breach were not sufficiently reflected" in the commission's decision, it said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Even when hearing problems are not obvious, testing can reveal early signs of damage and provide an opportunity to take steps that may help preserve hearing and improve long-term quality of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“The poor dear. The damage that those weeds must be doing to her follicles, I shudder to think.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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