Example Sentences

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"It was damning that Butler cited Judge Cannon’s stated intention to release the names of witnesses as why he chose to preemptively reveal his identity," Aganga-Williams said.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

What she found parsing through all of that data was damning.

From Scientific American • Oct. 26, 2023

The answer was damning for Edwin, as the jury found in favor of Catherine, awarding her $3,000 in annual alimony.

From Slate • May 27, 2022

Earlier this month, the IRC released an updated watchlist, and its verdict on the international community’s actions this year was damning.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2021

And it may be the speech was the more impassioned because in his heart he was damning the picturesqueness of the captain of the Guard.

From A Modern Mercenary by Prichard, K. (Kate)