as in detrimental
causing or capable of causing harm
DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment
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However, almost any substance—even natural substances—can be harmful in high amounts or could even be harmful in small amounts for some people.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Frozen gummy bears are trending on TikTok, with hundreds of videos flooding users' feeds of people biting into cold, colorful candies—but a dental nurse told Newsweek the trend could be harmful.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
On its website, Orkin touts the advantages of having some of the creepy-crawlers around, writing that the arachnids can keep away (or feed on) pests that are actually harmful, like disease-carrying ticks and fleas.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Some of the biggest candy manufacturers in the world are environmentally harmful due to the sheer amount of sugar, palm oil and cocoa beans required to make their products, which has contributed to widespread deforestation and biodiversity loss, according to Good On You.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Frozen gummy bears are trending on TikTok, with hundreds of videos flooding users' feeds of people biting into cold, colorful candies—but a dental nurse told Newsweek the trend could be harmful.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
On its website, Orkin touts the advantages of having some of the creepy-crawlers around, writing that the arachnids can keep away (or feed on) pests that are actually harmful, like disease-carrying ticks and fleas.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Some of the biggest candy manufacturers in the world are environmentally harmful due to the sheer amount of sugar, palm oil and cocoa beans required to make their products, which has contributed to widespread deforestation and biodiversity loss, according to Good On You.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Most vapes contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco and can be detrimental to the parts of a young person's brain that oversee learning, attention, impulse control and mood.Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Experts say the time changes are detrimental to health and safety, but agree that the answer isn't permanent DST.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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According to a recent Gartner survey of CEOs, attracting and retaining talent ranks as their top workforce priority and the most damaging risk facing organizations today.Committee of 200, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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While minerals are an essential component of a healthy, balanced diet and play and important role in a range of biological processes, excess minerals can be seriously damaging to both animal and human health.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment regarding some advocates’ concerns that a second Trump term would be dangerous for transgender Americans.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Researcher digs for answers Why do some people think fluoride is dangerous?John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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Is Taurine Safe? Supplemental taurine is considered very safe and isn't associated with adverse side effects, even when taken in high doses for long periods.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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While fewer adverse health effects are associated with fall DST, people still often feel sluggish and tired after the clock changes, explains the Sleep Foundation, so gaining an hour of sleep may not result in better rest or erase our sleep debt after one night.Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Power providers Constellation Energy and Vistra meanwhile saw their respective stock prices drop by more than 12% and about 3% — Constellation's worst day since it was spun out of Exelon in February 2022.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, customers have long been frustrated by the process of finding mental health services, adding the pandemic only made the feelings worse.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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