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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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The European Chemicals Agency classifies the chemical as harmful to aquatic life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

But the companies are also under scrutiny over how they’re handling AI’s risks, such as child safety, harmful content and job displacement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Baroness Karren Brady, then vice-chair of West Ham, said following the award that the club was "committed to creating a culture where harmful behaviour is called out".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Florida's attorney general on Monday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company's ChatGPT chatbot of endangering young users by making them addicted and encouraging harmful behaviors.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Baking powder was never used; it was alleged to contain a chemical harmful to the body.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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