to the detriment of
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formal
: in a way that is harmful to (someone or something)
He puts all his time into his career, to the detriment of his personal life.
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So in the near term, while China could win and be more resilient because of its global strategy, more U.S. manufacturing and deployment of different technologies could be to the detriment of China's supply chain.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
At least Hunter Biden won’t use his pardon to the detriment of our country.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, and to the detriment of his analysis of the economy and markets, Grant takes the Federal Reserve literally.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The high style extends to the yacht’s interior, perhaps to the detriment of practicality.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
At least Hunter Biden won’t use his pardon to the detriment of our country.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, and to the detriment of his analysis of the economy and markets, Grant takes the Federal Reserve literally.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The high style extends to the yacht’s interior, perhaps to the detriment of practicality.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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“To the detriment of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20detriment%20of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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