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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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Insurers have long said that their preapproval requirements aim to ensure that patients don’t get unnecessary or harmful care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Social media services, including adult content platforms, would also face new requirements under the law to "mitigate risks associated with exposure" to various categories of harmful content and apply labels to synthetically generated content.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

These interruptions reduce oxygen levels and increase carbon dioxide in the body, triggering a range of harmful effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

She added: “I’ve said it before, and I will say it again — these delays are harmful to public safety.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At these types of center events, Mr. Ali wouldn’t let anybody play any music that he said had a harmful message, or grimy lyrics.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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