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Main Entry:
per·ni·cious
[
per-
nish
-
uh
s
]
/
pərˈnɪʃ
əs
/
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Part of Speech:
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pernicious
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Main Entry:
pernicious
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Example Sentences
But a bias can be real, and
pernicious
, without being legally actionable.
But a more
pernicious
problem is the impact upon incentives of all firms.
In the end, he conveys the earnest message that
pernicious
substance abuse can be overcome with willpower and courage.
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But a bias can be real, and
pernicious
, without being legally actionable.
But a more
pernicious
problem is the impact upon incentives of all firms.
In the end, he conveys the earnest message that
pernicious
substance abuse can be overcome with willpower and courage.
He resists any suggestion that his gambling addiction might be
pernicious
.
This
pernicious
cycle must end.
Some of its most
pernicious
influences, though, never make the headlines.
It packed a more
pernicious
punch.
Austin had contracted in the world a
pernicious
habit of swearing.
But it could also prove
pernicious
.
Shame on you for printing such
pernicious
and pandering propaganda.
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