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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At least 467 people died, and the state estimated over $100 million in property damage.
1928: St. Francis dam disaster
The St. Francis Dam disaster is known as one of the worst failures of civil engineering in the 20th century.
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Marina Pitofsky, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The blast killed two workers and injured others, and caused a ripple of property damage through the surrounding Clifton neighborhood.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Consumer Reports, citing the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, says burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can easily cause $5,000 or more in damages.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The recall notice cited cases of minor burns sustained by users and 11 instances of property damage amounting to over $60,700.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Marina Pitofsky, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The blast killed two workers and injured others, and caused a ripple of property damage through the surrounding Clifton neighborhood.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Consumer Reports, citing the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, says burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can easily cause $5,000 or more in damages.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The recall notice cited cases of minor burns sustained by users and 11 instances of property damage amounting to over $60,700.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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