How to Use property damage in a Sentence

property damage

noun
  • The shots caused property damage to the store but no one was injured in the incident.
    Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 28 June 2023
  • The form also asks if the pothole caused any property damage.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 18 July 2024
  • Large waves also caused flooding and property damage along the state's coast.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Of Merakey’s four group homes in San Diego County, the only one with a dog also has the lowest rates of property damage.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Police said no one else was injured and there was no property damage.
    Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
  • No property damage or injuries from the discharge of the flare gun were reported.
    Bradford Betz, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • No one else was hurt and the only property damage was to the plane and the carport and a tree, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
    Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024
  • The actor is also facing a misdemeanor charge of a hit-and-run and property damage.
    USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
  • When Amy cuts off Danny in a parking lot of a big-box store, what could have been a nonevent turns into a high-speed car chase with a side of property damage.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • No injuries or property damage have been reported from the Mines Fire so far.
    Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 30 June 2024
  • These wind gusts, coupled with soaked ground, may bring down trees, which could cause property damage and power outages.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Sep. 2023
  • That means tropical storms can end up causing greater property damage and in some cases lead to more deaths.
    Umair Irfan, Vox, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The chickens can cause property damage and their droppings can spread disease.
    Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 July 2024
  • The worst riots in two decades result in thousands of arrests and more than a billion dollars in property damage.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2023
  • No one was hurt and there wasn't significant property damage involved with the march.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024
  • There have been 10 reports of minor burns and 23 reports of minor property damage, the agency said.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, ajc, 23 Feb. 2023
  • If a violation caused an injury or property damage, the crime would be charged as a Class A misdemeanor, which can result in up to a year in jail.
    Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Officials have not yet released an estimate of the property damage from the blast.
    Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Due to the scope and significance of the damage, police recommended that the men be charged with felony property damage, the release said.
    Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023
  • In Louisville and other parts of the state there were tornado watches and severe thunderstorms that brought down trees and caused property damage.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 27 May 2024
  • Ayala has been arrested on charges of leaving the scene of a crash with death, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, and driving while license suspended.
    Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • It is believed fires caused by candles have caused $9.4 million in property damage and $2.9 million in loss of belongings.
    Staff Report, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2024
  • There were also two property damage claims and three unverified fire reports, the file states.
    Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Aguirre said no arrests were made and no assaults or property damage were reported.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Before his election, he was found guilty in Florida of leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
    Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Campus documents showed that the problems ranged from raucous parties where kegs of beer, hard alcohol and drugs were on hand to property damage.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023
  • And yet at the same time, people did seem to be in generally good spirits, again, because this is almost entirely property damage and there wasn't a lot of loss of life and injury.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • In order to fall under the law, an incident needs to result in injury, property damage, or a reasonable threat of either.
    Daniel Schrager, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
  • While property damage and legal fees can cost homeowners money, the mental health effects can be severe.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024
  • Bell said prosecutors on Tuesday charged four other people with various crimes on the day of the protest, including property damage, attempting to disarm an officer, resisting arrest and fourth-degree assault.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024

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