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

What human data the FDA did find for individual peptides indicated the potential for harm.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Paediatrician Dr Claire Sinton, from the campaign group Smartphone-free Childhood, said there is growing evidence of the serious harm that over-reliance on devices can have on children.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

“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