detrimental

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But while their impact on prices may be uncertain, consumers by and large consider tariffs to be both inflationary and detrimental to household finances, according to research conducted by the ECB.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for the NEU said "proposed large-scale redundancies will have a detrimental impact on the support that children in our trust receive", saying 100 jobs would be lost across the trust.

From BBC

But on Tuesday Zelensky hinted at concerns that growing tensions between the US and Europe could be detrimental to Ukraine's ability to defend itself.

From BBC

“Inhaling pollution or cigarette smoke really changes the immune response to the next thing you’re exposed to, like a common cold virus, and that usually means a more detrimental inflammatory response,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

First, the European Commission has four months to investigate the third country accused of detrimental trade policies -- then member states would have eight to 10 weeks to back any proposal for action.

From Barron's