detrimental
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Police have asked the public to avoid speculation on the circumstances around this attack, which they say is upsetting for the family and friends and could have a detrimental impact on the investigation.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Frequent sugar consumption is harmful for dental health and is also detrimental to cardiometabolic health when consumed in excess.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Mike Hickey, a media analyst at Benchmark Equity Research, noted that the new entry cost less to produce than previous movies in the series, making a softer opening less detrimental.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Data show that many patients lose weight initially but gain it back over time, thus making their temporary weight loss futile and potentially detrimental.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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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