damage
noun
injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness.
had damaged
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past perfectof damage.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Putin also acknowledged in his address that Ukrainian strikes had damaged infrastructure inside Russia.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Lloyd’s said in its report the conduct of both former executives had damaged its reputation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
And a Los Angeles jury last month dealt a blow to Meta and YouTube when it found the platforms had damaged the mental health of a young woman with their addictive features.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
The US military declared on Saturday it had damaged an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid al-Fitr with prayer.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
She said the plant had damaged its roots and no water could get to it.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
