damage
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Localized structure damage is possible, as is shallow seawater flooding over low-lying beach walkways, parking lots and roads, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The findings reveal a previously unrecognized immune pathway that may offer a way to slow or potentially halt damage associated with Alzheimer's disease and primary tauopathies.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Evidence of damage to the broader economy also tends to emerge during these periods of volatility but again, RBC finds this kind of data largely absent of late.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Adversaries will use asymmetric means to inflict damage, if they can, on the U.S. homeland, its troops and diplomats abroad, and American allies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain that causes localized damage and often leaves stroke patients without the ability to speak.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Alabama is seeking an injunction for TikTok to change its practices, civil penalties and damages.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages dopamine-producing neurons, according to Parkinson’s Foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Repeated ashfall blocks roads, overwhelms drainage systems and damages roofs.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
In a post on social media after the apology, Morgan said: "I am pursuing legal action against him and his publisher Penguin to have the lies removed, and damages paid to the King's Trust."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Like reparations? For damages inflicted upon me by your son?”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
When the gene is damaged, some of those growth promoting proteins can accumulate, potentially helping cancer cells survive and spread.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Earlier this month, intense waves from Hurricane Marie damaged beachfront homes in parts of Southern California and chewed away at beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The government estimates overall reconstruction could cost $4.8 billion, with thousands of people displaced and key infrastructure damaged.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Some firms have already begun moving data from damaged servers to facilities abroad.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
In the morning, all the ground and aircrews would drive or fly home to their base to repair damaged planes and get some sleep.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
It contains an antimicrobial peptide capable of damaging bacterial membranes, creating holes that can rupture the cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Earlier this year, he said Brexit had been "damaging" but "the last thing we should do right now is re-run those arguments".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Before the Rand Refinery can handle the metal, it needs to ensure it is mined in a responsible manner, including without damaging the environment, mistreating workers or funding corrupt officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
The winter is expected to bring more damaging storms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“These will allow you to breathe without damaging your lungs permanently.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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