damage
Example Sentences
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Where sewage systems struggle to cope, restrictions are placed on new housing unless additional mitigation measures are introduced, to prevent further damage to rivers and wetlands.
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
One reason is that they rely on sophisticated repair systems that can fix genetic damage that would otherwise kill them.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
While Love and Rayleigh waves roil Earth’s surface and secondary waves shake solid rock deep within the planet, primary waves travel through Earth’s mantle and core, causing little damage on the surface.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing damage
"Handle with Care"
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"The Clever Magistrate"
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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)
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