harmful
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There have been measurements of harmful algal blooms along the California coast already.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Typically, these scans might not be helpful, and they even might be harmful.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Inflammation is part of the body's normal immune response, but chronic or excessive inflammation in the brain can become harmful.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
After some wrangling, J. T. promised Venkatesh unfettered access to the gang’s operations as long as J. T. retained veto power over any information that, if published, might prove harmful.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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