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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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International Trade Commission found that the tariffs reduced harmful imports, increased domestic steel production and only raised prices in downstream manufacturing industries by less than 0.2% on average.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

However, the same mechanism could become harmful if it is no longer properly controlled.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Recent scientific studies suggest there could be harmful consequences to farming out cognitive tasks to AI.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

However, she said about 90% of the people the charity speaks to report encountering harmful content online.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

To be seen there, they said, “might prove harmful to us.”

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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