damaging
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Particularly damaging has been the combination of a private real-estate market and fiscal policies that encouraged local governments to borrow heavily against future land revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Cytology brushes can be used when dry and do an excellent job of harvesting cellular material without damaging the integrity of the artifact being sampled," says Breen.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Experts said voluntary cancellations are sometimes an indication that companies believe it will be too costly, or too potentially damaging, to pursue new rigorous rounds of studies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
They often don't give enough UV protection when looking directly at the Sun and you could end up seriously damaging your eyesight, according to The Royal Astronomical Society.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
If captivity is damaging his spirit, I just hope for an intact body and will do what I can for the rest, later on.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
