detriment

Example Sentences

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And what are the nutrition benefits — and, possible, detriments?

From Salon

Banks are already pushing to protect that income, arguing that a rate cap would backfire to the detriment of consumers.

From BBC

“A potential worry is that government intervention will bring renewed pressure on the large public builders to increase production more than they otherwise would—to the detriment of their margins,” the analyst wrote.

From Barron's

He didn't court publicity as a player – to his detriment some might say – and didn't go out of his way to make headlines as a manager at Middlesbrough.

From BBC

“A potential worry is that government intervention will bring renewed pressure on the large public builders to increase production more than they otherwise would—to the detriment of their margins,” Kim wrote.

From Barron's