damage control
noun
: measures taken to offset or minimize damage to reputation, credibility, or public image caused by a controversial act, remark, or revelation
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Days after the very public breakup of President Trump and his former adviser Elon Musk, the latter appears to be doing damage control.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 June 2025
If, however, a loss can’t be avoided, Allianz proactively does damage control.
—Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
From a damage control perspective, the least risky approach for a college would be to distribute revenue-sharing funds to athletes in proportion to the demographic composition of the school’s student body.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Both men were deeply anxious, in damage control mode.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 June 2025
If, however, a loss can’t be avoided, Allianz proactively does damage control.
—Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
From a damage control perspective, the least risky approach for a college would be to distribute revenue-sharing funds to athletes in proportion to the demographic composition of the school’s student body.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Both men were deeply anxious, in damage control mode.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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“Damage control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damage%20control. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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