damage
noun
injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness.
have damaged
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present perfectof damage.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That happened back in 2023, after nine years of campaigning, and halted the construction of a hydropower dam that would have damaged the ecosystem.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ionides says if you think you have damaged your eyes, you should seek urgent medical attention.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
On top of that, squirrels and mice have damaged the insulation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
The agriculture ministry estimated this month that Israeli attacks have damaged more than 560 square kilometres of farmland.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Their musical rivalry seems not to have damaged the relation-ship between Chris and Carine, however.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
