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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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The reform would update rules from 2011 and follows an increase in reported cases across the European Union, with concerns that easy-to-use AI tools will spur an even bigger spread of harmful content.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Navsunli promises to replace a defective gene, allowing boys who take the drug to start producing a protein that prevents the buildup of harmful substances in the brain and tissues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

By definition, it has not been pasteurized, the simple process of heating milk to kill off harmful bacteria.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

However, there is a concern that a bird visiting the pool could introduce other forms of algae which can carry harmful bacteria.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

In other words, it would be harmful to humanity to have the explanation known, and that’s why we can only guess—and keep on guessing.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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