benign

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Lagarde cautioned European governments against broad-based household support and noted a more benign economic backdrop than in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but as history’s proven, taking the time to look a bit deeper at totally benign, silly things can be a blast.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Here is a possible benign outcome: In five years, Europe emerges better prepared to defend itself, with deeper capital markets thanks to more centralized fiscal policy and eurobond issuance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Perhaps alien intentions are uncompromisingly benign, more like La Perouse than Cortes.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan