harmless

Example Sentences

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The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people like moths to a flame, have come under regulatory scrutiny this month, as officials raised addiction concerns over the seemingly harmless games.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

This does not mean pretending $100-plus oil is harmless.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

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

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"It's quite common to see them at this time of year. They're harmless, though the webs can get quite extensive and even cover nearby objects such as fences or benches."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Usually it was harmless stuff, like pretending her dolls talked to her.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon