benign
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The legislation passed in December with a more benign title that didn’t single out China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
In its benign use, Christendom is an archaic label for the Christians of the world.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
"The initial shock has so far still been smaller," she said, while adding the backdrop now was more "benign".
From Barron's • 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
Nature seemed to me benign and good; I thought she loved me, outcast as I was; and I, who from man could anticipate only mistrust, rejection, insult, clung to her with filial fondness.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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The Giver
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