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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That event four years ago caused power outages for more than 4.5 million Texas homes leading to dozens of deaths and nearly $200 billion in property damage.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
Although Gay pleaded not guilty and eventually reached a plea deal that included his participation in a diversion program, he was initially accused of property damage following an argument with the mother of his son, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Transparency about time frames helps manage frustrations, especially during high-stress situations like property damage or medical emergencies.
—Meeri Savolainen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
There were no injuries, no incidents and no damage to property damage, Chell said.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
Although Gay pleaded not guilty and eventually reached a plea deal that included his participation in a diversion program, he was initially accused of property damage following an argument with the mother of his son, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Transparency about time frames helps manage frustrations, especially during high-stress situations like property damage or medical emergencies.
—Meeri Savolainen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
There were no injuries, no incidents and no damage to property damage, Chell said.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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