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Examples of damaging in a Sentence
the damaging effects of the sun on your skin
The storm may produce damaging winds.
He says he has damaging information about the candidate.
The evidence was very damaging to their case.
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Here's what to know Biden’s path to victory narrows in the wake of his damaging debate performance.
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Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Beryl brought a dangerous storm surge, severe flooding, and damaging winds that left nearly 3 million people without power, across the state, mostly in and around Houston.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
Last week, Beryl carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean — leaving at least 11 people dead and destroying or severely damaging infrastructure on several islands.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
There were like 20 fundamental sins at the beginning of the News Feed, which ended up being hugely damaging to both journalism and American democracy.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 11 July 2024
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Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Beryl brought a dangerous storm surge, severe flooding, and damaging winds that left nearly 3 million people without power, across the state, mostly in and around Houston.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
Last week, Beryl carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean — leaving at least 11 people dead and destroying or severely damaging infrastructure on several islands.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
There were like 20 fundamental sins at the beginning of the News Feed, which ended up being hugely damaging to both journalism and American democracy.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 11 July 2024
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“Damaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damaging. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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