detriments

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On Jan. 30, during an appearance before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Kennedy doubled down on the detriments of UPFs.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

The game hadn’t evolved to where it is today, when speed and athleticism are viewed as desired traits, not detriments.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023

A founder of the Indian National Congress, he expressed the opinions of many middle-class Indians in 1871 when he wrote on the subject of the benefits and detriments of British rule of India.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

"The outcome for Dr Bronckaers is wholly justified, bearing in mind the detriments she has suffered that have not only affected her career, but her family and her financial situation," said John McShane.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2022

For which detriments accruing from this abuse to the public every vain swearer is responsible; and he would do well to consider that he will never be able to make reparation for them. 

From Sermons on Evil-Speaking by Barrow, Isaac