as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the belief that participation in sports has a benefic influence on a young person
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Recent Examples of benefic
Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities.
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Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
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Budesonide: This corticosteroid may be beneficial when taken alongside Urso.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This tool, called mirroring, can be helpful during small talk.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bus manifests likewise may not be helpful since identification is not required to board, according to Kenny.Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Benefic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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