Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral damages
Noun
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That has never been OK since drinking is associated with traffic fatalities and liver problems.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025 -
According to health officials, the ongoing Israeli offensive has killed over 45,000 Palestinians, with women and children making up more than half the fatalities.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Those casualties came amid a disappointing season for the once-Super-Bowl-hopeful Jets, who fell to 4-11 with Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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During the Civil War, Gettysburg and other engagements resulted in a higher percentage of casualties among combatants.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then, when the victims had the money, a person posing as a bail bondsman picked it up, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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On rare occasions, a very hungry bear may attack a human as prey.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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These features, whether natural or man-made, provide critical foraging opportunities by increasing prey availability in the surrounding waters.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In maybe another year, the Bengals’ eight or nine losses would be easier to overlook given his brilliance.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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After a stretch of suboptimal performances in losses to Latvia, the United States and Czechia, Cowan received an excessive amount of hate on social media.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Collateral damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damages. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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