harmless

Example Sentences

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Most amoebae are harmless and play a role in natural ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

The British-born Elsie thought she was married to a harmless teacher until she smelled something awful coming from the crawl space beneath their house.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“They can seem so small and harmless, but even those little things add up. They’re felt. It’s part of feeling unsafe in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"We know young people have been targeted online, and that means weapons are not harmless objects," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I won’t kill a harmless snake,” he said.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck