damaging

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Aside from potential health harms to humans, the tiny particles could be damaging to algae as well as crop harvests.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In drug development, lack of regulatory clarity and consistency can be more damaging than regulation itself,” observes Ruxandra Teslo, a genomics expert who studies clinical trial practices.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the surgeon's drill slipped, damaging nerves and blood vessels which led to her needing an above-knee amputation after emergency repair surgery failed, said her lawyers at Hudgell Solicitors.

From BBC

At the weekend, Barcelona issued a statement, external highlighting "repeated refereeing decisions it considers damaging to the game".

From BBC

The trial will determine whether Google and Meta deliberately designed their platforms to encourage compulsive use among young people, damaging their mental health in the process.

From Barron's