property damage
noun
: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.
Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.
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Anyone who suffered property damage from bullets outside of the immediate area of the house was urged to call Anaheim police.
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Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Edgington has prior convictions, including property damage and stealing, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Full political violence insurance can cover property damage and business interruption tied to terrorism, sabotage, riots, strikes, civil commotion, insurrection, rebellion, mutiny, coup and war.
—Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
There were sporadic injuries reported as well as some arrests and property damage.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Edgington has prior convictions, including property damage and stealing, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Full political violence insurance can cover property damage and business interruption tied to terrorism, sabotage, riots, strikes, civil commotion, insurrection, rebellion, mutiny, coup and war.
—Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
There were sporadic injuries reported as well as some arrests and property damage.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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