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detrimental

[de-truh-men-tl] / ˌdɛ trəˈmɛn tl /


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"When you make decisions like this, there are obvious trade-offs but we don't believe it is going to be detrimental to the development of future goalkeepers," Folwell added.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"AI can also have a detrimental impact on climate change from that angle," said Maria Joao Sousa, executive director of Climate Change AI, a nonprofit promoting the use of AI for climate action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

“If playing a game can substitute for doing something that’s detrimental, 100%, that’s great. Go for it.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Its personal conduct policy states that “everyone who is a part of the league” must refrain from behavior detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

I got to keep them in the house, and that’s detrimental for young people.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones


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