damage

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It prevents large concentrations of civilians at the airport, which makes it easier to manage in an emergency and lowers the risk of collateral damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It is paid to victims of crime who have suffered severe life-changing injuries, including brain damage and paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Nonetheless, restoring oil production to pre-conflict levels will take longer, given damage to infrastructure and the time required to bring capacity fully back online.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The team at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute has a base case that sees a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz occur relatively soon, as well as limited damage to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“He was just trying to temporarily increase the damage, so he could get closer to you,” Angela said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix