harmful
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However, the same mechanism could become harmful if it is no longer properly controlled.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
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
Recent scientific studies suggest there could be harmful consequences to farming out cognitive tasks to AI.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Frequent sugar consumption is harmful for dental health and is also detrimental to cardiometabolic health when consumed in excess.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
“If they tell you it is all right, you should pray with your tefillin. But only if they tell you it is all right and will not be harmful to your head or your eye.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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