damning

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This is a damning indictment of them, and our larger culture and society.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

The record from this trial, as Sotomayor pointed out, is quite damning.

From Slate • May 12, 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

“It’s . . . it’s . . .’’—she tried to think of the most damning pronouncement—“It’s not nice!”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides