damage control
noun
: measures taken to offset or minimize damage to reputation, credibility, or public image caused by a controversial act, remark, or revelation
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The industry change that’s coming Baden Bower’s transparency initiative represents more than damage control.
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Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
What's missing is awareness and a healthcare culture that prioritizes proactive care over damage control.
—Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
The Washington Capitals went into damage control on Thursday after reports that an email to season ticket holders had been sent out informing them that the 2025-2026 NHL season would be the last for hockey great Alex Ovechkin.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Planning ahead can help minimize financial stress and prevent damage control once the summer is over.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
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Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
What's missing is awareness and a healthcare culture that prioritizes proactive care over damage control.
—Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
The Washington Capitals went into damage control on Thursday after reports that an email to season ticket holders had been sent out informing them that the 2025-2026 NHL season would be the last for hockey great Alex Ovechkin.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Planning ahead can help minimize financial stress and prevent damage control once the summer is over.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
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“Damage control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damage%20control. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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