Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral damages
Noun
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Aside from the three fatalities, four people were hospitalized including two men, both 35, who were in critical condition, and two other men, 37 and 38, who sustained minor injuries, according to the fire department.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Fire fatalities in Baltimore County Randle's death marked the fourth fire fatality of 2026 in Baltimore County.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last year saw a 31% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the latest casualties are the ADAS radar sensors on the front of many modern cars.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One of the victims who was inside the market at the time of the crash and died at the scene, was identified as 42-year-old Deris Renoj, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed on Friday.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences to the families of the victims in separate statements and asked that all possible medical assistance be provided for those wounded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The one-time grant aims to offset losses from the federal government’s decision to block Medicaid reimbursements that previously covered more than 80% of clinic patient visits.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both losses occurred at home, where the Tigers are 9-4.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some fish, for instance, may be determined to exploit the octopus’s efforts, such as trying to snatch prey that the octopus has uncovered but not yet captured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Still, Marvin Alexander said the impact their music has on listeners makes the sacrifices worthwhile.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite limited resources, his mother, Hetty Wang, recognized his talent and made huge sacrifices to support his dream.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Collateral damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damages. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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