benign
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Certain countries will be faster to bring back production in a benign scenario.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“You always tend to see these kind of excesses after a very benign period for credit,” said Dan Ivascyn, chief investment officer of Pimco, the bond manager.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Far from benign, some experts say the videos can skew how people view and even interact with wildlife — potentially leading to perilous encounters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
In a post on X on Friday, Netanyahu said that during routine medical monitoring following successful surgery for an enlarged benign prostate, doctors found an early-stage malignant tumour.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
I gained a profound respect for wilderness and nature and the benign dark power of woods.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing benign
The Giver
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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Take the Bad with the Good: Bene and Mal
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