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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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He said that apprentices are also beneficial to employers, since their salaries are low and they tend to be better learners.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

He believes a change of use for the properties would be "beneficial" and help meet housing needs in the area.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The point is, preparing some extra gear ahead of time can be extremely beneficial in the long run, especially when dealing with accidents or unusual circumstances.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

It also changed the tumor microenvironment in a potentially beneficial way by increasing the activity of cancer-fighting CD8+ T cells.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Whenever insecticides are applied only minimum dosages are used — barely enough to control the pest without avoidable harm to beneficial species.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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