was damaging
- past progressive of damage.
Example Sentences
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At the same time Clark was damaging her image, her Fever bosses came under fire for trying to protect that image by revoking the credential of veteran Fever and Pacers beat reporter Scott Agness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Ecologists also observed widespread waterlogging that was damaging native vegetation.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Burns, for his part, had been lobbying senators throughout and warning publicly that the delay was damaging the Fed’s credibility.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
In meetings with staff this spring, a State Department manager told analysts that their continued dissension was damaging INR’s credibility among administration officials, according to two people familiar with the meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
It was damaging, and the universe was suffering because of it, and she must talk to Will and Lyra and find a way to stop it.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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