damage
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Iran’s use of cruise missiles in recent days has increased the damage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The damage remains far off the pace of 2023, Canada's worst wildfire season on record, when nearly 18 million hectares burned in the country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
In a post later on X, Sheinbaum said that no damage was reported in Chiapas and the state of Tabasco, on Mexico’s east coast, where shaking was felt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Much of the stitched masterpiece, which is actually coloured yarn embroidered on linen rather than a woven tapestry, is currently covered up in giant polyester sheeting, to protect it from light damage.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
That meant the nails were bound to come loose during the raising, causing the loss of many of the timbers and untold damage to the hull.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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The fungus is responsible for chytridiomycosis, a disease that damages the skin of frogs and toads and disrupts their ability to regulate water, salts, and minerals.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdict," she added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Onion is seeking a license to operate Infowars as a parody site while right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ company faces liquidation for owing Sandy Hook families over $1 billion in defamation damages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
They sought at least $10 billion in damages from the U.S. because of the illegal disclosure of their tax returns by Charles Littlejohn during Trump’s first term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Allied forces would temporarily occupy a band of German territory along the Rhine River, and Germany would be required to pay reparations, or damages, for the loss and destruction caused by the war.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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Devices are at most risk when they are overcharged, malfunctioning or damaged, which can cause components to break down and release excess heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Earlier, Kuwaiti officials said Iranian drone strikes had injured a number of their soldiers, while a power plant and water desalination stations had also been damaged.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
If your house is damaged and you file a homeowners insurance claim, you might be surprised at how low the adjuster’s estimate is, and how low your payout will be after your deductible is applied.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
A spokesperson for the department said all occupants of the home that was significantly damaged were uninjured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
It was very beautiful, but the people and animals there were all damaged in some way.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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But most damaging to Spahn was the reaction from conservative colleagues.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The government argues that the law was needed because Japan already criminalised damaging foreign flags but had no equivalent rules covering its own.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
They also altered the structure by damaging or protecting specific sections, allowing them to see how neurons responded when the lattice changed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
It can also be deeply damaging when it becomes a means of evading the truth.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Radiation penetrated the men’s bodies, damaging cells and weakening their immune systems.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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