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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Officials say the events have caused traffic disruptions, fighting, assaults, and property damage.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
There was property damage, but no injuries.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
No property damage or injuries were reported.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Critical risks would be considered a scenario where an AI model was used to carry out any incident that could lead to the death or injury of 100 people or $1 million in property damage.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
There was property damage, but no injuries.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
No property damage or injuries were reported.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Critical risks would be considered a scenario where an AI model was used to carry out any incident that could lead to the death or injury of 100 people or $1 million in property damage.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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