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‘A damage can be serious.’

[⟨det damage.n⟩ serious.a]

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In Wikipedia:

The damage was more serious than suspected and she returned to Sydney and thence to Rosyth for repairs and refit, which were completed in June 1946.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

There was no serious damage to either vehicle.”
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In Wikipedia:

The damage was not serious enough to affect production.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

An internal attacker given too much free rein on a network can cause serious damage to an organization.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

When the extent of water damage calls for experienced professionals, this could only mean one thing – the damage is serious and that it requires the use of appropriate tools and equipment.
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In Wikipedia:

The detailed investigations have confirmed that, in the case of some 360 of the Apsaras, the damage is so serious that significant quantities of carved stone surface could become detached at any time.
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In Wikipedia:

Novak’s column, the CIA informed the Justice Department in a simple questionnaire that the damage was serious enough to warrant an investigation, officials said.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

The tear was pretty much just a surface scratch as it didnt go all the way though but to prevent any serious damage it was mended with silicone.
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In Wikipedia:

A great fire in 1624 inflicted serious damage on the church, of which only the foundations and a few walls remained.
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In Wikipedia:

The damage was serious and kept the “Goeben” in port for three months, apart from two brief sorties intended to deter Russian battleships that were apparently approaching Constantinople.
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A major flood in 1999 caused serious damage to river communities, especially Alexandra.
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In Wikipedia:

“but Gilda wrests his sword from her brother before he can do her beloved any serious damage.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Thankfully, the damage from Gus to those rigs was not serious, and prices were not greatly affected.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

A stick went into the engine, knocked a hose off, I turned her off immediately, so I don’t think (I hope, I hope, I hope) there’s no serious damage.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

“We’re in the midst of very stressed financial markets with the potential of doing serious damage to the broad economy – Main Street in the current jargon – both here in the United States and abroad, “Lockhart said.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

A few cars went mowing the lawn but not to serious damage to the infield.
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In Wikipedia:

The tsunami caused serious damage and deaths as far as the east coast of Africa, with the furthest recorded death due to the tsunami occurring at Rooi Els in South Africa, away from the epicentre.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Starbucks put speed ahead of hand – crafted quality causing the brand to sway. While the damage is serious, and the loss of locations and jobs is upsetting, this coffee calamity is one of the best things to happen to the company. The quake shocked the company and is forcing them to re – think how they do business.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

What would Hokuto – chan said if she sees you now?’ ’ he chided. “Though, I’m glad the damage is not too serious. “He said the last sentence in soft and gentle tone.
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Queried on 2013-05-22.