damage
noun
injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness.
will be damaging
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future progressiveof damage.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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If the matter is not resolved, it will be damaging for bilateral relations between Australia and the United States, Australian Greens Senator David Shoebridge told reporters.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2023
The setback against a sub-.500 team will be damaging.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
The Twitch leak will be damaging for the game streaming service either way and particularly for creators who rely on Twitch to keep their earnings and information secure.
From The Verge ● Oct. 6, 2021
But if I decide to stop trying, I will be damaging Sophie’s chances of improving, too.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 2, 2019
Such obstacles as he can put in our way will be damaging to our cause, and we will not tolerate them.
From The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley by Ridgwell Cullum
