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benignly

[bih-nahyn-lee] / bɪˈnaɪn li /




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When E. coli fail to attach and colonize the gut, the pathogen benignly moves through and passes out of the body.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024

And one leader’s picture - smiling benignly from every traffic circle — stands out from the rest: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

And one leader’s picture — smiling benignly from every traffic circle — stands out from the rest: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023

Seeing Aidan through the eyes of people who view him benignly, even lovingly, we feel the danger in each of this monster’s relationships and the ways in which people are blinded to it.

From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

The speaker’s hands were folded benignly on his chest.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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