harmless

Example Sentences

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It all seems like harmless mischief until it escalates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

At the same time, I have come to regard my tech tweaks as a relatively harmless nonhuman gesture.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Is it harmless fun—like guessing about the Nobel—or not?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The MSP insisted greyhound racing was not a "harmless hobby enterprise", and added that Scotland "cannot be left behind" as other countries have banned the sport.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“Only Ben,” said Maxim; “he’s quite harmless, poor devil. His old father used to be one of the keepers, they live near the home farm. Where did you get that piece of twine?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier