damage
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The wealthy Arab oil states of the Gulf have suffered long term economic damage and do not want to suffer any more.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The main long-term risks are corrosion of the copper canisters or earthquakes during future ice ages, which could potentially damage the capsules and cause radioactive fuel to leak, Kyllonen said.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
To return to pre-conflict levels will take six months to year, or perhaps even longer, depending on what kind of damage occurred when wells were shut off, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
But when inflammation becomes excessive, it can damage tissues and contribute to death.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
“Do you realize the damage you might have done?” she hissed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Vocabulary lists containing damage
"Handle with Care"
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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)
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