inflicting
- present participle of inflict.
Example Sentences
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In 2025, Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, inflicting damage worth $8.8 billion, or 41% of the island’s annual gross domestic product.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Sir Keir said there was "real unity" among G7 leaders on Ukraine, which he said was regaining territory and inflicting huge losses on occupying Russian forces.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
That is a mental roadblock you’re inflicting on yourself.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
"The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been inflicting enormous impact on the Indo-Pacific," the Japanese leader told journalists.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The flares must have been devastating, inflicting catastrophic damage worldwide and unleashing the heat of hell itself.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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