benign
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He will be 39 by then, but will hope his first-week draw is relatively benign so he can regain at least some of the sharpness he currently lacks.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Talib says there are also seemingly benign practices that are concerning, such as weight bets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
In a benign case, with the strait reopening quickly, an extended pause followed by resuming gradual cuts as the inflation shock faded could be appropriate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Credit conditions appear generally benign across this week’s earnings reports.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
It's floating, but not in a benign way.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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The Giver
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