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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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Joining a union, or helping to create one, channels your disappointment into something concrete and potentially beneficial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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

Why isn’t watching content on screens as beneficial as experiencing the arts in person?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

Multi-part performance in either the vocal or instrumental milieu is cognitively beneficial, and will increase a child’s musical competence.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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