- present participle of harm.
harming
Example Sentences
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"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication," their statement said.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
I’m not saying you need to like your boss, but assigning her silence any kind of meaning is harming your sanity and happiness.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Denys Shtilerman, head of Ukrainian defence firm Fire Point, said the strikes were partly aimed at harming Russia's economy and hoped it could trigger a financial crisis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
VAR, a video replay system implemented to correct blatant errors in soccer, has come under fire for harming the spirit of the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
They promise villagers that the Japanese Army has no intention of harming them as long as they follow the rules.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
