damning

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The fact that Djokovic remains the most plausible challenger to Sinner is a damning indictment on the rest of the men's tour.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

While prosecutors in the Southern District of New York described damning evidence, the indictment was equally notable for all that was not mentioned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

On the surface that seems damning, since as stocks and bonds become more highly correlated, bonds presumably become less effective at reducing volatility.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In an article in the journal Cell Stem Cell, one of the leading voices in stem cell research, George Daley, gave a damning verdict on the work attempting to prove the existence of VSELs.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Clk/sd, that’s possibly the most useful and damning piece of information I’ve given you.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein