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Recent Examples of collateral damage
Fear of collateral damage to public safety Schnell echoed concerns raised by local sheriffs and police chiefs throughout Minnesota that criminals could exploit the chaos that has arisen during the federal surge.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
But there was near-universal disappointment among fans that set-piece coach Carlos Fernandes was lost as collateral damage from Amorim’s backroom staff.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The education of all Chicago children mustn’t become collateral damage to immigration enforcement actions, regardless of how one views these actions.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
This type of weapon, M explains, could potentially reduce the risk of collateral damage when taking out targets.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
But there was near-universal disappointment among fans that set-piece coach Carlos Fernandes was lost as collateral damage from Amorim’s backroom staff.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The education of all Chicago children mustn’t become collateral damage to immigration enforcement actions, regardless of how one views these actions.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
This type of weapon, M explains, could potentially reduce the risk of collateral damage when taking out targets.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral damage
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While the fatalities have occurred along the Central Coast and in Northern California, the phenomenon has prompted concerns and discussions among mycological societies and amateur foragers across the Golden State.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fire fatalities in Baltimore County Randle's death marked the fourth fire fatality of 2026 in Baltimore County.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This matter will need to be investigated in order to bring Justice to all who are responsible for human and animal sacrifices intended for a ceremonial sacrifice by shipping five Texas red heifers for construction of a Third Temple in Jerusalem.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Expect mild redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days; small sacrifices for a complexion that steals the spotlight.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The victim was taken to Hartford Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to state police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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By Ukrainian estimates, every square kilometer that Russia occupies costs its military more than 100 soldiers, either dead or gravely wounded, while its average monthly casualties add up to as many as 35,000 troops.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Calhoun County Emergency Management declared the crash a mass casualty incident because of the number of injuries, according to a news release posted on Facebook.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
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In the past, archaeologists had assumed humans made their way to the Arctic by following musk oxen and other onshore prey.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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For example, if subjected to high humidity, potato plants may fall prey to fungal diseases that will weaken them and slow growth.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Well, at least there’s a Super Bowl ad that addresses the frustration many may be feeling, courtesy of the company that provides pills for hair loss, weight loss and libido loss.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Payton’s longtime assistant, Lombardi was fired a few days after the Broncos’ AFC Championship Game loss.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Throughout that autumn and winter, and even as late as 1922, Proust repeatedly compared his own depleted physical condition to that of the Irish republican martyr.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Dubs’ character, Aleister, isn’t a saint or a martyr, cliche or stereotype.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Collateral damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damage. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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