Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral damages
Noun
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The results are thousands of fatalities, millions of doctor visits and billions of dollars in medical costs.—
Achin Bhowmik,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
The fatalities are the first in the United States in a decade from the highly contagious disease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the Syrian Observatory, the violence claimed over 1,540 lives—predominantly civilians, with reports indicating between four and a dozen Christians among the casualties.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine said last month that North Korean troops had sustained more than 4,000 casualties, including both those killed and injured.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Their larvae live in small holes in the turf and wait for their prey to walk by.—
Kevin Gepford,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But just as the Sens still have work to do to cement their place, so do the Leafs, who are now third in the Atlantic Division after five losses in their last six games.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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During the losing streak there have been competitive losses to elite teams, as well as a home overtime loss to the Knicks two weeks ago before the start of the skid.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Collateral damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damages. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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