damning

Example Sentences

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The fact that Djokovic is the most plausible title contender is a damning indictment on the rest.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Rather, it’s a pragmatic game of connecting the dots, revealing a damning picture of widespread corruption.

From Salon • May 22, 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

But I was there to push back against the old and damning narrative about being a black urban kid in America, the one that foretold failure and then hastened its arrival.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama