prejudicial
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The secretary issued a “letter of censure” against Sen. Kelly “for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline in the armed forces and conduct unbecoming an officer.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Mr Cash, a former parliamentary researcher, and Mr Berry, were accused of gathering and providing information prejudicial to the safety and interests of the state between December 2021 and February 2023.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025
Defense attorney Cameron Talley said such questioning would be “so incredibly prejudicial it would require a mistrial.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025
Advocates for Roberson, including the Innocence Project, claim his prosecution was riddled with “unscientific evidence, inaccurate and misleading medical testimony, and prejudicial treatment.”
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2024
All of the prejudicial media coverage would make a fair trial nearly impossible.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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