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harmless

[hahrm-lis] / ˈhɑrm lɪs /


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This kind of misinformation is not a harmless error.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 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

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

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“Completely harmless when you touch it. But bring it into contact with metal and it’s quite another story.”

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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