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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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"As a scientist, my goal is to identify practical solutions that support pest management while also protecting beneficial insects and the food systems that depend on them."

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

“To perform at the highest level in the most popular and competitive sport in the world, you need a mix of beneficial genetic profile,” he said, “and an environment that is near-optimal.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Obviously he sees that it is not beneficial, under some circumstances at least, for the president to have authoritarian control over all federal agencies.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

"China is a responsible fishing nation, strictly enforcing the regulation of its distant-water fishing activities and engaging in mutually beneficial fisheries cooperation with relevant countries in accordance with international law," it said in a statement.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Bacteria perform a wide variety of actions beneficial to humans, from decomposing organic matter to leavening bread.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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