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harmless

[hahrm-lis] / ˈhɑrm lɪs /


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As snoring is relatively common, it is often left untreated and dismissed as a harmless irritation.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

When it seems like harmless fun, my motto is to let people enjoy it.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

A collection of sanctioned parties including Yabloko was allowed to push harmless policy ideas, but never allowed to cross the line into actual dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Chase proves more clever in turning Maya’s harmless couch fort into a claustrophobic labyrinth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

It could deceive humans, even demigods, into seeing monsters as harmless animals, or gods as regular people.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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