inflict

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One tonne of C02 emitted in 1990 caused about $180 in global damages by 2020, but was expected to inflict a further $1,840 through 2100 -- roughly 10 times more than the costs already incurred.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The broadening out of Operation Epic Fury into a regional conflict is starting to inflict serious economic pain on the Asian economies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“It now seeks to inflict additional pressure on the regime by making the living conditions for civilians intolerable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Given an opportunity to inflict massive damage on that enemy, the president boldly seized it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Despite Britain being the home of parliamentary democracy, it was that democracy that had helped inflict a pernicious system of iniquity on my people.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela