detriment
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“Sometimes to her detriment, she’s like, ‘That was good, but how can it be better?’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
They were committed to that sense of camaraderie with their neighbors, even to their financial detriment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
There have been more leaks to the media than I've ever seen as a journalist and Ahmadzai's defence lawyer highlighted that this could be to the detriment of his presumption of innocence.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
That was “to the detriment of diesel and gasoline,” Smith said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
“It’s a love of a bonnet, but I prefer the face inside, for it looks young and happy again,” and John kissed the smiling face, to the great detriment of the rosebud under the chin.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
AI certainly has its list of detriments but, surprisingly, ChatGPT didn’t disappoint with its recommendations, tips and menu options.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2024
In an hourlong conversation, in a hotel somewhat more modest than Moscow’s Metropol, they discussed claustrophobia, facial hair and the benefits and detriments of working with a spouse.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
A founder of the Indian National Congress, he expressed the opinions of many middle-class Indians in 1871 when he wrote on the subject of the benefits and detriments of British rule of India.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Palmer spoke with The Washington Post about the many jobs she holds, the detriments of living superficially and why working on her first Peele project was so refreshing.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 22, 2022
Sir, with your leave—I ask pardon—but the least thing detriments these tender colours; and as you have just been eating cheese with your hands— Farm.
From The Parent's Assistant by Maria Edgeworth
Vocabulary lists containing detriment
The Book Thief
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Britain's Finest Hour Speech - Winston Churchill (1940)
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