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deleterious

[del-i-teer-ee-uhs] / ˌdɛl ɪˈtɪər i əs /


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Among the most deleterious has been the ban, since Sept. 15, on public performances at the center, ostensibly because of building-safety concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Demand destruction is among the many deleterious consequences of oil near $100 a barrel, said Pavel Molchanov, investment strategy analyst at Raymond James.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026

If one deteriorates, the other is almost certain to do so as well, with deleterious consequences.

From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026

"Those beneficial mutations in the old environment might become deleterious in the new environment."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 24, 2025

And weight carried around the middle is more deleterious than extra pounds in the butt.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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