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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No injuries or property damage was reported.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Residents can also get ahead of crews by reporting private property damage on the state's self-reporting survey.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In fact, the average settlement for car accidents in California falls between $20,000 and $30,000, a figure largely driven by initial medical bills and property damage.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Officials reported no injuries or property damage, and airport operations continued without interruption.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Residents can also get ahead of crews by reporting private property damage on the state's self-reporting survey.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In fact, the average settlement for car accidents in California falls between $20,000 and $30,000, a figure largely driven by initial medical bills and property damage.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Officials reported no injuries or property damage, and airport operations continued without interruption.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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