harmless

Example Sentences

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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

It is a harmless game, and some serious-minded people play it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

At 1-1, Roberto Carlos' seemingly harmless cross was lofted high into the Hampden Park sky, destined to drop where D and penalty box chalk collides.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

This does not mean pretending $100-plus oil is harmless.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Since I spoke German, I probably seemed pretty harmless to them.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson