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[dam-ij] / ˈdæm ɪdʒ /




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"The hospital sustained a lot of damage," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The RFU stipulates a "zero-tolerance approach" to discrimination and harassment and forbids public comment that could damage the game or the union's reputation.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Topanga Creek hasn’t fully recovered from the damage it sustained, but scientists say it’s looking better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The term “passive income” doesn’t begin to describe the stress and emotional labor of dealing with damage from short-term renters and cleaning/maintenance fees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“There is no doubt that the area has received a great deal of damage and there will be more to come. I don’t want to speculate any further.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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