unhelpful
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“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
"Widdecombe speculation unhelpful, police warn" reads the Guardian's headline on the murder.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Companies have criticized the new required European disclosures as unhelpful to tax administrators, who already have been receiving the same information confidentially as a risk-assessment tool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Any luck?” asked Constance, who had finally come down the corridor and was standing there, conspicuously unhelpful, as Kate gathered her things.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
