detrimental
Example Sentences
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"Despite only around 3% of all people discharged from hospital experiencing a delay, each delay has a detrimental effect on the individual's physical and mental wellbeing," the report said.
From BBC
But Stokes does not believe McCullum's dual role is having a detrimental effect on the Test team.
From BBC
Long term, he said he doesn’t see that as detrimental to brands or the market.
“The Indian perspective was that building significant roads was actually militarily detrimental to them.”
Immigration enforcement actions can have detrimental effects on young children, according to the American Immigration Council, and they can be at risk of experiencing severe psychological distress.
From Los Angeles Times
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