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 switcheroo went off like a powder keg at City Hall, with officials rushing toward damage control.
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
As the backlash mounted, Davis attempted damage control.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Gascón has however been continuing to put out statements and do press as damage control — reportedly, beyond the purview of Netflix and her PR team.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
Over in the fitness studio, Angela and Drew link up for a workout and some post-party damage control.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
As the backlash mounted, Davis attempted damage control.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Gascón has however been continuing to put out statements and do press as damage control — reportedly, beyond the purview of Netflix and her PR team.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
Over in the fitness studio, Angela and Drew link up for a workout and some post-party damage control.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Damage control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damage%20control. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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