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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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That might be considered beneficial, as the thinking behind introducing the 350kW super-clip is to reduce lift and coast, where speed differentials are bigger again, because the wings close and drag increases.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Proponents of raw dairy have long insisted that it prevents allergies and promotes beneficial bacteria, claims that are not supported by research.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Some acts that announce residencies have taken pre-emptive steps to emphasize that the additional travel will be beneficial.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Since the accident, I feel next to nothing about everything, so it is possible that this surveillance will be beneficial to me from a psychological standpoint.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan