So far, however, the immediate damage to wildlife appears to have been minimal.

The damage in the gulf appears to have been minimal.

"The damage to city streets and country roads appears to be much greater."

So far, the damage to Stanford appears to be contained.

No hostages were taken and damage appeared to be minimal, she said.

Such damage, it said, "did not appear to be related to military objectives."

The series of explosive sounds had died away, but the damage appeared to be extensive.

So far, the only serious damage appeared to be to some takeover deals, particularly in the airlines.

At first, the damage did not appear to be very serious.

The damage appeared to be a result of an accident, not sabotage, they said.