detriment
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That was “to the detriment of diesel and gasoline,” Smith said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
When asked if Sir Keir got too sucked into foreign policy to the detriment of domestic issues in the country, Lammy said the "two are indivisible".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“There’s this big disjoint,” she added, “and it’s to the detriment of the country.”
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
The oil surge also benefited the U.S. dollar to the detriment of foreign currencies, as oil is generally priced in dollars.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
But that name turned out to be a detriment rather than an asset to me.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
On Jan. 30, during an appearance before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Kennedy doubled down on the detriments of UPFs.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2025
A founder of the Indian National Congress, he expressed the opinions of many middle-class Indians in 1871 when he wrote on the subject of the benefits and detriments of British rule of India.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
"The outcome for Dr Bronckaers is wholly justified, bearing in mind the detriments she has suffered that have not only affected her career, but her family and her financial situation," said John McShane.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022
Lawmakers are increasingly threatening to regulate the company following revelations from a former employee about internal company research on the detriments of its products.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2021
Sir, with your leave—I ask pardon—but the least thing detriments these tender colours; and as you have just been eating cheese with your hands— Farm.
From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria
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The Book Thief
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Tears of a Tiger
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Britain's Finest Hour Speech - Winston Churchill (1940)
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