unhelpful

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Data show that shoppers are still obsessed with expensive bags, but their tastes are evolving in ways that are unhelpful for luxury companies’ profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“This policy is stuck in an unhelpful 2022 mindset. Consumers will continue to reduce savings rates to pay for higher oil prices.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Later life is often surrounded by unhelpful food messages: eat less, lose weight, avoid “heavy” meals, stick to soft foods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Part of the image-making process was to edit out what was unhelpful.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The tunnels twisted, leading in wide, unhelpful detours.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss