damage
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Luckily, the next morning, air tankers were able to make it to the island, dropping much-needed retardant and water — both under strict parameters to limit environmental damage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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
"No one needs to see a repeat of this. This only causes damage to local communities ... so I appeal for calm and the safety of all of our communities."
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
While radiation has a very real power to damage cells, the most likely effect of that damage is cell death.
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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