damage

Example Sentences

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The extent of the damage at the Riverside, an international cricket venue, has not yet been disclosed.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

In April 2021, the Bushehr region was shaken by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake, but Iran's authorities said there was no damage to the facility.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Even if the state awards more funding for the tribe’s restoration efforts, he said, interruptions to science damage trust and relationships — creating setbacks and inertia that are difficult to recover from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Do you realize the damage you might have done?” she hissed.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan