detrimental

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A brief statement from the Bulls said the 24-year-old had been waived by the team for "conduct detrimental to the team."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The NBA recently fined the Utah Jazz a half-million bucks for “conduct detrimental to the league” after they removed top players amid competitive games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Generally, you also have to show that you took actions or, in fact, chose not to do something, based on this promise that was detrimental to you financially.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

All of this would have been detrimental enough to the continental bald eagle population.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Belting or pushing a developing voice too far can be detrimental to the child’s voice, and can result in permanent damage.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin