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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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They also spoke out against "pervasive, opaque and harmful industrial subsidies, market-distortive practices of state-owned enterprises, and all forms of forced technology transfer".

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The memo now tasks those offices with conducting toxicity assessments and brings an end to the program that has powered the EPA’s efforts to protect people from harmful chemicals.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Our investigation also uncovered potentially harmful advice from Lisa Clegg, known online to her nearly 100,000 Instagram followers as the "Blissful Baby Expert".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Countercompounds that soften harmful side effects of major drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The gods presented her with a box into which each had put something harmful, and forbade her ever to open it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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