detrimental
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“We’re seeing the impacts of dust events and proximity to the sea as being detrimental to children’s lung development.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“This, of course, could be detrimental, especially if applied in the wrong context.”
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
Gemma thinks staying with her father was "unbelievably detrimental", saying it had almost been "a life sentence" for her.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Attempting to time market movements is difficult and detrimental; missing the best 10 days of a rally can reduce returns by a quarter.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
He reads: “‘Above certain levels, noise or noise disturbance is detrimental to the health and welfare of the citizenry and the individual’s right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing detrimental
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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