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harmful

[hahrm-fuhl] / ˈhɑrm fəl /


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These interruptions reduce oxygen levels and increase carbon dioxide in the body, triggering a range of harmful effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are working constructively with UK partners to find effective, privacy-preserving solutions that deter the spread of harmful content while ensuring a safe digital environment for young people."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Other visible aspects, such as the paper sleeves in which the records are housed, are also harmful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Because infections can trigger especially harmful inflammation, the Salk team studied mice with an infection.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Millions of gallons of water wasted, millions of lights burning, millions of pieces of litter, much of it harmful.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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