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[hahrm] / hɑrm /




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The law defines "take" to mean "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct."

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

They’re asking the FTC and DOJ to investigate whether Netflix is leveraging its position in the subscription video-streaming market in ways that harm competition, creators and consumers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

It added: "Delaying this transaction will only harm entertainment workers who have already suffered over recent years as technology has disrupted their livelihood and cost California tens of thousands of entertainment jobs."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Justice Department last month approved the merger, saying the combination would likely bolster competition — not harm it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

She wished them no harm, for that was not her way—but nor did she feel obliged to concern herself with the fate of that unhappy, unpleasant, and unrepentant family.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

An expert report on Monday also recommended a "safety-by-design" approach in which platforms protect minors from possible harms posed by the apps.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

“But rather than pursue this goal lawfully, Defendants used many layers of manipulation to trick college-aged consumers, who suffered significant harms as a result.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The court "misunderstands FIFRA's requirement, misinterprets the scope of FIFRA's preemption and ultimately leaves Durness without a remedy for the significant harms he has suffered."

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

“Very well, then, Stephen, what harms humanity? Economic dislocations most of all, from whatever cause. Wouldn’t you say so?”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

They “describe” an environment that has harmed their reputations and livelihoods.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

A jury in California earlier this year found Meta and Google’s YouTube negligent for operating a product that harmed young children and teens.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“During their 2½-year relationship, Tom has made it clear he never physically harmed Victoria,” representatives for Sandoval said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

We’re already amply aware that some stars are just so talented that they’re beyond accountability or making amends for previous power abuses that irreparably harmed other people and their careers.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

Leshiye were silent in the woods, and they rarely harmed people.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Even if people are in the process of committing serious crimes, law enforcement is constitutionally required to do whatever they can to avoid harming them.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

This hurts because it feels like my father pressured my grandmother into changing her wishes and is intentionally harming us financially.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

The challenge is achieving enough energy to remove sulfur atoms from the top layer without harming the molybdenum layer beneath.

From Science Daily Jun. 17, 2026

But it is a balancing act – increasing borrowing costs risks harming the economy.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Besides this, one cannot honestly satisfy the nobles without harming others, but the common people can certainly be satisfied.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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