NOUN
- (euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations
How To Use collateral damage In A Sentence
- Despite all the talk of precision bombing and surgical strikes, ‘collateral damage’ is reaching an embarrassing level.
- However, if such are killed in crossfire or if used as human shields, they become collateral damage.
- Commonly called "smart" bombs, these weapons have the ability to strike surgically and thus reduce the risk of collateral damage.
- Schmidt, on the other hand, never used the term collateral damage -- or any similar term, because that would have completely undermined her fairy tale of righteous indignation. Gary S. Chafetz: Review of Casino Jack and the United States of Money by Alex Gibney
- To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required.
- The quick responsive action of MSgt Henley prevented what could have easily been a major fire with possible significant collateral damage.
- Finally, munitions must be able to destroy the target without causing undue collateral damage.
- He went on to say he would be "darned" if US Bancorp were to become part of of the "collateral damage" from the government's "sloppy attempt at nationalizing the [banking] industry. US Bancorp Blasts TARP As Giant Bait And Switch On America - The Consumerist
- Not everyone has a static IP or comes from a range that is easily blockable without collateral damage. Comments on Comments - The Panda's Thumb
- It's a tough job that will involve collateral damage, but rhubarb is a survivor. In the garden this week: Rhubarb and some winter cheer
