damaging

Example Sentences

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Targeting people who are contributing to their local communities and local economies, then removing them, is damaging to the economy, Sojourner said Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The researchers believe this reduced inflammatory response may help protect against some of the damaging effects associated with aging while preserving the body's ability to defend itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

He told the court that a message from "EL" had made clear that damaging the front door was enough, as long as it generated media coverage.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

But even when necessary, war remains spiritually damaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

He paces the room until he begins worrying about damaging the carpet, and then he sits in the window instead, watching the people below.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern