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harm

[hahrm] / hɑrm /




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"I didn't believe that man would suffer any harm or anything," he told the jury.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He urged "a law that clearly establishes the principle that the crimes of trafficking and slavery have caused lasting historical, cultural, social, economic and psychological harm".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The goal is to gently warm tissue at the back of the eye just enough to activate natural repair systems, without causing harm.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“If I say what I think, I’d cause harm to Ferrari. We’re risking the destruction of an icon,” former Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said to local media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Rowdy,” I said, in a croaking voice, “don’t jump on that monkey. I don’t think he means to harm us. I think he’s bluffing, or at least I hope he is.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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