harmless

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Wildlife experts say human-bear conflicts are the result of people moving deeper into the wildlands, and that bears that wander into neighborhoods are often harmless and easy to frighten.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people like moths to a flame, have come under regulatory scrutiny this month, as officials raised addiction concerns over the seemingly harmless games.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Suzanne Sando, a lead analyst in fraud management at Javelin Strategy & Research, says people often underestimate how much information can be pieced together from what feels like harmless conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Kieron Sharp, chairman of FACT, said illegal streaming was "not a harmless shortcut".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Valdez, how many harmless monsters have we met? We should just aim the ballistae and see what happens!”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan