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Recent Examples of collateral damage
The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.
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Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That said, for any team, losing a lot of games (and by wide margins too) can cause collateral damage, especially to veteran players who grow impatient with losing and potentially with young players who could fall into bad habits.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
NotPetya underscores the potential for collateral damage in cyberattacks and the need for proactive incident response plans that go beyond mere technical recovery.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Israel has shown in Gaza its disregard for civilian collateral damage.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That said, for any team, losing a lot of games (and by wide margins too) can cause collateral damage, especially to veteran players who grow impatient with losing and potentially with young players who could fall into bad habits.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
NotPetya underscores the potential for collateral damage in cyberattacks and the need for proactive incident response plans that go beyond mere technical recovery.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Israel has shown in Gaza its disregard for civilian collateral damage.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral damage
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From 2014 to 2023, the intersection of Riverside and Walnut avenues were the site of 32 collisions and one pedestrian fatality, Kevitt said, citing data from the Transportation Injury Mapping System.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Then in October 2024, Guatemala reported the reemergence of the fly and its larvae, with a calf as its first fatality.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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The key is to identify which immediate sacrifices have the potential to create exponential rather than linear returns.Brandon Dawson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Internet Obsessed With Affectionate Parents: 'This Is Wealth' By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter 0 A viral video showcasing a touching example of parental sacrifice has captivated viewers on TikTok.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The payload comes by way of fraudulent betting applications that victims are tricked into downloading that actually do nothing but steal their data and money.Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, Hunter Biden and his legal team had sought to paint himself as a victim of selective, unfair, and politically motivated prosecution.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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There are currently more than 110 million land mines buried across the world, and in 2023, mines killed or injured 5,700 people, with civilians making up 84 percent of casualties—half of which were children.Ritsuko Kawai, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Russia has not only lost soldiers in terms of casualties, but also due to desertions, as an entire regiment of more than 1,000 soldiers left the 20th Guards Motor Rifle Division of the Russian Armed Forces.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Once in place, researchers could visualize and observe which motor neurons lit up during what activities, such as bobbing the illicium to attract prey.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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The adaptations evolved by both species pointed to a shift in the diet from terrestrial to aquatic prey.Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following his loss to O’Malley, Sterling moved up to 145 pounds.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This is the first time the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are playing an extended North American tour since the 2015-16 Rock or Bust outing, which necessitated Johnson stepping away from the band in its latter portion because of severe hearing loss.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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A day to honor the patriotism, love of country, and sacrifice of those martyrs.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Collateral damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damage. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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