long-term damage

Frequency: 7.29.5 per million words

damage that affects something over a long period

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  • Smoking can cause long-term damage to your lungs and heart.
  • The oil spill is expected to inflict long-term damage on the marine ecosystem.
  • Childhood trauma can sometimes lead to long-term psychological damage.
  • Experts are worried about the long-term damage to the economy from the prolonged recession.
  • Spreading false rumors did long-term damage to his reputation.
  • We are still assessing the long-term damage to the building's foundation after the flood.
  • Without proper maintenance, the old machinery is likely to sustain long-term damage.
  • The scandal has caused long-term damage to the company's brand image.
  • Constant exposure to loud noise can result in long-term damage to your hearing.
  • Scientists are studying the potential long-term damage of microplastics on human health.