damage control
noun
: measures taken to offset or minimize damage to reputation, credibility, or public image caused by a controversial act, remark, or revelation
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While the focus remains on immediate damage control, locating survivors and restoring basic logistics, economists are watching with growing concern.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
By firing a concentrated beam, the laser can burn through sensors, damage control systems, or force a drone to crash.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
Instead of this week being a popular one for Campbell’s iconic green bean casserole, which likely graced millions of Thanksgiving tables, the company is on a PR damage control spree addressing those allegations.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
As for the users exposed as non-Americans, some damage control has been in order.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
By firing a concentrated beam, the laser can burn through sensors, damage control systems, or force a drone to crash.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
Instead of this week being a popular one for Campbell’s iconic green bean casserole, which likely graced millions of Thanksgiving tables, the company is on a PR damage control spree addressing those allegations.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
As for the users exposed as non-Americans, some damage control has been in order.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Damage control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damage%20control. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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