harmless

Example Sentences

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In almost all cases, it’s harmless — as much as brainrot can be harmless, I suppose.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Young, urban professionals—known for their college degrees, willingness to work late and such harmless eccentricities as paying large markups for “local” produce—do not ordinarily instill terror.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"The golden oyster mushroom may look harmless on a log, but it appears to be a strong competitor in the forest," she said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 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

At first, whatever lawlessness took place was relatively harmless.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler