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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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These drugs can change patients’ lives in beneficial ways, but there are still risks to be aware of, particularly when it comes to knee and back health in older adults.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

The move—explained at the time as beneficial to sponsors and protective to all three teams—negated Mighty Mary’s seismic win and kept Conner in the mix.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The initial phase of contract talks still would have union and county representatives seeking to hammer out a mutually beneficial deal, with a presumption that both sides would negotiate in good faith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Some studies reported shifts in beneficial bacteria along with higher production of short-chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

While this may not seem beneficial, it is.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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