property damage
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That quake killed about 30 people and caused immense property damage, including the collapse of the Alameda County Courthouse’s second floor and heavy damage at the historic Mission San José adobe church in southern Fremont.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Prosecutors later elevated the offense to felony, alleging he caused $1,000 or more in property damage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The bill actually failed on the first attempt to pass it, owing to state lawmakers fearing that it might hinder municipal efforts to prevent flood-related property damage and harm to residents.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
"As for property damage, it remains limited considering the significant number of disruptive elements identified," it added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
They had better be at the house first thing in the morning, ready to fix the ceiling permanently and to offer restitution for the property damage their carelessness had caused.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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