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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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Focusing on capabilities you have that “AI can’t easily replace” — like communication, teamwork, creative thinking and problem-solving — can also be beneficial, she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Scientists collected fecal samples from the birds and used them to study their gut microbiomes, which are the communities of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“Victoria has done very well and brings in a younger consumer than our overall portfolio mix, which we find is very beneficial for the long run as well.”

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"You can't argue with a primrose, they're absolutely glorious... red campions will flower all year round, and they are just so beneficial to all sorts of insects and wildlife," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Whenever insecticides are applied only minimum dosages are used — barely enough to control the pest without avoidable harm to beneficial species.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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