harmless
Example Sentences
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At the dawn of research into what is now known as HIV/AIDS, Duesberg took the heterodox view that HIV was a harmless virus that had nothing to do with AIDS.
From Los Angeles Times
The language appears modern and perhaps even harmless, but it isn’t.
Adding a log to a glowing fireplace on a cold winter night often feels comforting and harmless.
From Science Daily
Most are harmless, but certain species can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease.
From Science Daily
It is harmless, painless and does not affect vision.
From BBC
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