benign

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Over the last two weeks, Powell’s colleagues have amplified the message that the era of benign rate cuts—reductions the Fed could justify simply as unwinding its prior tightening—is over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The outlook for the coming months is a lot less benign, however.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but as history’s proven, taking the time to look a bit deeper at totally benign, silly things can be a blast.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

He laced his fingers together with a benign smile.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia