property damage
Americannoun
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It cites the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows citizens to sue the government for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligence of federal employees.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The fundraiser, which as of Friday evening had raised more than $15,000, will go toward covering medical care, vet bills and property damage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
A similar storm today would cause hundreds of billions in property damage, according to insurers’ estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 killed more than 6,000 people and caused devastating property damage.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 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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