damage control
noun
: measures taken to offset or minimize damage to reputation, credibility, or public image caused by a controversial act, remark, or revelation
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Meanwhile tech titans Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg–late arrivals to the Trump Train–have visited the estate on what appear to be missions of damage control.
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Zach Everson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The best thing to do now is to attempt to damage control rather than stirring the pot further.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
After some damage control, the company attempts to restore the status quo for Mark (Adam Scott), Helly (Britt Lower), Dylan (Zach Cherry) and Irving (John Turturro).
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Thai authorities have been in damage control, attempting to reassure worried Chinese tourists that the country is safe.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Zach Everson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The best thing to do now is to attempt to damage control rather than stirring the pot further.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
After some damage control, the company attempts to restore the status quo for Mark (Adam Scott), Helly (Britt Lower), Dylan (Zach Cherry) and Irving (John Turturro).
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Thai authorities have been in damage control, attempting to reassure worried Chinese tourists that the country is safe.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Damage control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damage%20control. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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