beneficial

Example Sentences

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Ethna Wiley, from the board of governors, said it was beneficial to both children and motorists.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He recognizes that terms like cure and functional cure could be applied in a carefully defined way in certain subsets of patients and be beneficial, but he’s just not ready to declare victory.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Even beneficial compounds can cause harm when taken in excess, particularly without a clear medical need.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

But first, a reminder that the “peace dividend” — that is, the surge of available resources for socially beneficial spending after the cessation of hostilities — has always been an elusive concept.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"Don't forget these. They're popular now. The Minister of Health says we all should ingest colorful vegetables and even flowers. It's beneficial, supposedly."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton