have been damaging
- present perfect progressive of damage.
Example Sentences
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The heavy rain, heat and recent hail have been damaging infrastructure, crops and endangering livestock across the country.
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2023
Rising prices stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been damaging to poor countries, and global warming is expected to bring more challenges in the coming years.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
Even at the edge of Mariposa Grove, trenches or fire retardants would have been damaging to the giant sequoias.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2022
"The series of events leading to Monday's court hearing have been damaging on all fronts, including for Novak's well-being and preparation for the Australian Open," the ATP said.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2022
For a greater man its very smoothness might have been damaging.
From The Age of Tennyson by Walker, Hugh
