Example Sentences

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Ms. Palin asserted that the editorial had been damaging to her reputation and career.

From New York Times • May 31, 2022

She lamented that some of the reporting on the case, which has received widespread attention particularly in conservative media, has been distorted or simply untrue and that had been damaging to the community.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2021

Agama refuted allegations its teachings had been damaging to students.

From The Guardian • Sep. 14, 2018

Both his brother and mother felt the coaching he received had been damaging, and Jamie stopped playing the game altogether for the next few months.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2016

The evening had been damaging, and he wasn’t about to waste it.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 1, 2015