harmless

Example Sentences

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Sheep might as well be harmless, earth-bound clouds.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Young, urban professionals—known for their college degrees, willingness to work late and such harmless eccentricities as paying large markups for “local” produce—do not ordinarily instill terror.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Most amoebae are harmless and play a role in natural ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“They can seem so small and harmless, but even those little things add up. They’re felt. It’s part of feeling unsafe in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Mama laughs nervously and says, “Ma curses like a sailor sometimes, but she’s a harmless old lady. She’s fun, too—you’ll like her, Jax.”

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott