harm

Example Sentences

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They point to decades of data showing pretrial detention causes widespread harm without reducing crime or increasing appearances in court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But Ruraidh Stewart, a Scottish Conservative councillor for Skye, said street lighting was important to public safety, and he warned more planning rules could harm attempts to boost the availability of new homes.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Umansky isn’t sold on California’s proposed billionaire tax—warning that the initiative is shortsighted, and could end up doing more harm than good.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The prospect of creating superintelligence has sparked fierce debate in recent years among AI developers, scientists and policymakers, who fear the potential harm such systems could cause if they escape human control.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“She’s just a baby. We’ll do anything, anything. Just don’t harm her.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket