harm

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"When punishment fails to reflect the lifelong harm inflicted, justice becomes meaningless and survivors like me are left silenced, dismissed and profoundly failed by the very system meant to protect us," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Dumfries sheriff Euan Cameron said his offence was at the "lower end" of harm and fined him £2,700 with a £175 victim surcharge.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Most do not harm humans, but a small number can cause severe disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Protesters say the estimated $1.2-billion project will harm the environment, with plans for luxury hotels in the protected area of Vjosa-Narta, on the southern Adriatic coast.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“All right, good to hear. No harm in being optimistic, I suppose!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood