cause damage

Frequency: 9.228.1 per million words

to be the reason harm occurs

damageVERB + damage

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cause

Examples (10)

  • The earthquake caused widespread damage to property.
  • The new factory could cause untold damage to the local environment.
  • A small leak can cause significant damage to the entire building over time.
  • Spreading false rumors will cause serious damage to her reputation.
  • The heavy frost has caused severe damage to the citrus crops.
  • Be careful with that chemical; it can cause permanent damage to your skin.
  • The politician's careless comments caused irreparable damage to diplomatic relations.
  • What caused the structural damage to the bridge?
  • A sudden power surge is known to cause electrical damage to sensitive equipment.
  • The prolonged drought is expected to cause massive damage to the agricultural sector.