damaging

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A planned splurge can be enjoyed without damaging one’s finances, while an impulsive splurge has little thought behind it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Its forward-guidance wasn’t always helpful—in Warsh’s opinion, it was actually damaging.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

According to the researchers, these mutated cells may create a more inflammatory and damaging environment than healthy microglia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The chip shortage is damaging shares of companies that build devices and boosting the ones supplying the parts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Though infuriated by leaks, he thought this particular leak might not be too damaging.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin