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harmless

[hahrm-lis] / ˈhɑrm lɪs /


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Davies said some dismiss the impact of such actions as harmless or "just banter".

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Instead, they learned only two separate things beforehand: that the blue flower provided a reward and that the ball was a movable, harmless object.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

It was something of an obsession, a harmless one, and we were happy to oblige.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Last week, the beloved Sesame Street character attempted what seemed like a harmless gesture of sportsmanship, posting support for both teams competing in the Finals.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

He can’t hurt those big boxes: they are invoiced as “clay,” and to pull them about is as harmless a thing as he can do.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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