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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Police estimated rioters during Trump’s inauguration in 2017 caused about $100,000 in property damage in Washington, D.C., the Washington Post reported. —

Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The report also alleged Bryan refused to submit to a sobriety test and was involved in an accident that resulted in property damage. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024 Since 2022, the detainees are believed to have looted millions of euros and run up a similar amount in property damage, from 2022 to 2024, Europol said. —

Sophie Tanno, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 Advertisement California Water main break causes flooding, property damage in Melrose area Oct. 14, 2024 The southbound lanes were closed between North Mission Road and 4th Street. —

Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for property damage

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