inflict

Example Sentences

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City must hope it has inflicted psychological damage on Arsenal.

From BBC

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

From MarketWatch

However, the longer gas prices stay high, the more damage is inflicted, while disruptions to fertilizer supplies mean food prices spike.

From Barron's

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

From Los Angeles Times

The focus here is squarely on her mother, another survivor who inflicts her own share of damage along the way.

From Los Angeles Times