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unhelpful

[uhn-help-fuhl] / ˌʌnˈhɛlp fəl /






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However, she feels the tendency to tell sufferers to "just do a bit of physio" and get on with life is unhelpful.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

“It’s a reversal of California economic policy as it relates to the entertainment industry in an unhelpful and uncompetitive direction,” said Hilary Krane, CAA’s chief legal officer, in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Kagan said such remarks were unhelpful and dangerous, "whatever political figure says them."

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

A photo of Coal’s drawing of Allana Hastings, complete with unhelpful cat, was expanded across the screen.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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