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Meanings of collateral damage in English

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Usage of collateral damage in English
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Northern Ireland continues to be collateral damage in Brexit, said the source.
The Guardian
2
Wrong place wrong time, or mistaken for someone else, or collateral damage.
The Guardian
3
Maj Brett Morris said precision-guided missiles were used to avoid collateral damage.
The Irish Times
4
Mr Tayto is in fact part of the collateral damage of partition.
The Irish Times
5
These protective systems may be effective, but tend to inflict collateral damage.
Wired
6
We see the destruction of buildings, of homes - the collateral damage.
The Guardian
7
Was there a sort of collateral damage involved in doing that before?
Independent.ie
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When two such forces collide, the collateral damage ripples throughout the Imperium.
Navigators of Dune
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The prospect of collateral damage from devaluation should also make officials jittery.
Reuters
10
And, more importantly, the trend is creating collateral damage like never before.
Wired
11
I didn't want to face the collateral damage of something like that.
Changes
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However, as with all wars, a serious conflict over rhinos risks collateral damage.
The South African
13
Which means that so-called collateral damage isn't viewed as an error.
Wired
14
Better for farmers tired of being collateral damage in trade wars.
Reuters
15
But, messing with today's global business ties means risking collateral damage.
Wired
16
Even small children are collateral damage in his one-man war against the world.
News.com.au
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Collateral damage through the time
Collateral damage across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common