harmlessly
Example Sentences
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Although ESBL- and CRE-producing bacteria often live harmlessly in the human gut, they can cause severe illness if they enter the urinary tract or bloodstream.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026
Replays showed the slightest of contact was made by Verbruggen's high foot but, with the ball seemingly running harmlessly away from goal, Brighton's staff, players and fans were left incensed by the decision.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
If warmer oceans energize storms, couldn’t they also influence other meteorological phenomena that diverted this year’s hurricanes harmlessly out to sea?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
"With better data, we'll know whether it's going to strike us or simply pass us by, completely harmlessly."
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2025
Zoe’s arrows whistled toward the creature’s face but shattered harmlessly against the metal.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
