- present tense form of harm (3rd person singular).
harms
Example Sentences
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“But rather than pursue this goal lawfully, Defendants used many layers of manipulation to trick college-aged consumers, who suffered significant harms as a result.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
"There is no admission of wrongdoing in this statement. No recognition of the specific harms," it added.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Advocates and researchers say this practice perpetuates negative stereotypes and harms the lives and business of real people.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
A compassionate, humane approach to the problems of the urban poor must replace the punitive practices and policies that have multiplied the harms associated with poverty and racial oppression.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
