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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Weeks after his vote for SB 1718, in the summer of 2023, Roth showed up at meetings across his district on a campaign of damage control.
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Seth Freed Wessler, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2024
The remarks, which drew condemnation from both sides of the political aisle, sent the Trump campaign into damage control,and his campaign sought to distance Trump from the comments.
—Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Oct. 2024
If for some reason challenging news arrives, do your best to damage control by leading with sensitivity and compassion.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Department of Government Efficiency heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are running damage control amid a debate on H-1B visas.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Seth Freed Wessler, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2024
The remarks, which drew condemnation from both sides of the political aisle, sent the Trump campaign into damage control,and his campaign sought to distance Trump from the comments.
—Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Oct. 2024
If for some reason challenging news arrives, do your best to damage control by leading with sensitivity and compassion.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Department of Government Efficiency heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are running damage control amid a debate on H-1B visas.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Damage control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damage%20control. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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