benign

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Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but as history’s proven, taking the time to look a bit deeper at totally benign, silly things can be a blast.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Here is a possible benign outcome: In five years, Europe emerges better prepared to defend itself, with deeper capital markets thanks to more centralized fiscal policy and eurobond issuance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

This week, Julie Jargon takes us behind the lawsuit, including how Jonathan’s initially benign conversations with a chatbot using voice interactions took a tragic turn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Calmly he struck a wooden match and sucked noisily at his pipe with an eloquent air of benign and magnanimous forgiveness.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller