harm

Example Sentences

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Saying you can’t afford something when that isn’t true, for example, can unnecessarily harm a child’s relationship with money in the long-term.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“Also, if there is no clinical data for a substance, and an awareness that the substance has the propensity for harm, that could make it an appropriate placement on the Category 2 list.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Fifty-five percent of Americans say AI will do more harm than good in their day-to-day lives, an 11% increase since last April, according to poll results released Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But the U.S. won’t be able to duck the harm from a long-term closure of the Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Why, it was almost as if she were sleeping outdoors, in a surprisingly cozy forest where friendly animals would keep her safe from harm.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood