property damage
noun
: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.
Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.
Examples of property damage in a Sentence
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The department is recommending a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident involving property damage.
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James Ward,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Under California’s vehicle code, hit-and-run collisions that lead to property damage but no injuries are classified as misdemeanors.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The degree of severity in punishment for violators varies based on the type of force used and the amount of property damage inflicted.
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Matthew Kelly
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The monkeys have also caused problems for residents and businesses because of property damage and aggressive behavior.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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James Ward,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Under California’s vehicle code, hit-and-run collisions that lead to property damage but no injuries are classified as misdemeanors.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The degree of severity in punishment for violators varies based on the type of force used and the amount of property damage inflicted.
—
Matthew Kelly
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The monkeys have also caused problems for residents and businesses because of property damage and aggressive behavior.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for property damage
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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