property damage

noun

: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.

Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.

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Memorably, Hulk battled Iron Man in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, and caused untold property damage along the way, so there's every indication this will be an earth-shaking encounter. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 The Financial And Operational Impact The consequences of a fire on a construction site extend beyond immediate property damage. —

Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The system boasts an overall accident rate of 1 to 1.35 preventable accidents with either personal injury or appreciable property damage per million miles traveled, which Hardesty said is an exceptional record by any standard. —

Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 These policies cover various rental-specific risks, such as property damage, lost rental income and legal and liability costs. —

Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for property damage

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