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detriment

[de-truh-muhnt] / ˈdɛ trə mənt /


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“The conditions encourage speed. Removing the source of the odors is the primary objective here. However, that speed should not come at the detriment of the emission of odors or public health.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

That was “to the detriment of diesel and gasoline,” Smith said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

When asked if Sir Keir got too sucked into foreign policy to the detriment of domestic issues in the country, Lammy said the "two are indivisible".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“There’s this big disjoint,” she added, “and it’s to the detriment of the country.”

From Slate Jun. 24, 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

On Jan. 30, during an appearance before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Kennedy doubled down on the detriments of UPFs.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2025

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

The game hadn’t evolved to where it is today, when speed and athleticism are viewed as desired traits, not detriments.

From Washington Post Apr. 25, 2023

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

This proved to be one of the greatest detriments to the prosperity of the colony it ever met.

From Twenty-Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman Embracing a Correspondence of Several Years, While President of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West by Austin Steward




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