benign
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He will be 39 by then, but will hope his first-week draw is relatively benign so he can regain at least some of the sharpness he currently lacks.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Talib says there are also seemingly benign practices that are concerning, such as weight bets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The development bank’s economists calculate that in its more benign scenario, developing economies would have growth of 3.6%, a weaker outcome than the 4% forecast in January.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Credit conditions appear generally benign across this week’s earnings reports.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Atticus Finch had watched Henry’s ragged pursuit of his daughter with benign objectivity, giving advice when asked for it, but absolutely declining to become involved.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
Vocabulary lists containing benign
The Giver
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