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damaging

[dam-i-jing] / ˈdæm ɪ dʒɪŋ /


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"If I send him upstairs, am I damaging him emotionally? Is he going to develop an attachment disorder because of this?"

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The unauthorized access happened after the most damaging leak of taxpayer information in the agency’s history, which had prompted a tightening of internal defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The measure also calls for the new state fund to establish regulations that would allow it to recoup part of its investments while not damaging innovation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Etihad Airways, City's main sponsor since 2009, announced that it is considering legal action against the Premier League, accusing it of damaging its reputation without being allowed to respond.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

“She was very damaging to our school—and our community.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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