1
as in damaging
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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as in marring
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the agent's treachery has injured our national security for years to come
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Recent Examples of injuring
The Family Dollar store in the 3700 block of Broadway Boulevard partially collapsed July 27, killing one man and injuring others.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
This season, Lewis didn’t even make it to the opener, injuring his right hamstring late in spring training.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Minnesota played without Napheesa Collier, who was on the bench in a walking boot after injuring her ankle in Game 3 in a late collision with Alyssa Thomas.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Southport's public information officer said a boat with a single occupant on the Cape Fear River paused briefly in front of the restaurant and opened fire, killing three patrons and injuring multiple others.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
However, he was slammed to the field in an awkward position out of bounds, injuring his elbow in the process.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Gonzalez began practicing last week after injuring his hamstring July 28.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Evidence indicates that Jahn was targeting ICE agents, but ended up killing one detainee and critically injuring two others, investigators said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Video exclusively obtained by ABC News shows the moment gunfire erupted outside the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Wednesday, killing one detainee and critically injuring two others.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
This season, Lewis didn’t even make it to the opener, injuring his right hamstring late in spring training.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Minnesota played without Napheesa Collier, who was on the bench in a walking boot after injuring her ankle in Game 3 in a late collision with Alyssa Thomas.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Southport's public information officer said a boat with a single occupant on the Cape Fear River paused briefly in front of the restaurant and opened fire, killing three patrons and injuring multiple others.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
However, he was slammed to the field in an awkward position out of bounds, injuring his elbow in the process.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Gonzalez began practicing last week after injuring his hamstring July 28.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Evidence indicates that Jahn was targeting ICE agents, but ended up killing one detainee and critically injuring two others, investigators said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Video exclusively obtained by ABC News shows the moment gunfire erupted outside the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Wednesday, killing one detainee and critically injuring two others.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuring
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Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Always dilute apple cider vinegar with water and drink through a straw to avoid damaging tooth enamel and irritating the esophagus.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Boston comes in with three straight losses marring otherwise agreeable vibes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Williams’ brother allegedly shot the man several times, critically wounding him.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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Still, Nevo's mind often drifts to the moment in Gaza when Palestinian militants detonated explosives in a home, wounding him and killing two close friends in his army unit.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The trial was designed to appeal to cash-conscious customers, who’ve been cutting eating out from their budgets, hurting restaurants’ profits.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Perreira agrees that the financial imbalance in the game is crippling West Indies.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories Pogachefsky is now suing 42West and his former employees, accusing them of crippling his company and scuttling his talks to sell the firm.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The line is composed almost entirely of rich neutral hues of navy, gray, and cream with occasional pops of color that add interest without compromising elegance.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hemenway’s work is accessible to the beginner without compromising detail and nuance.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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