as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
unlike some parodies, which are mean-spirited, this one was marked by hurtless humor and affectionate exaggeration
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Adjective
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The right-hander blanked the Rockies for five innings, allowing four harmless singles over.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026 -
While most are harmless, some have the potential to become malignant over time.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Far from benign, some experts say the videos can skew how people view and even interact with wildlife — potentially leading to perilous encounters.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Then again, the political weather was much more benign, the two nations having worked hand in glove in the first Gulf War.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Our daughters no longer feel safe in their sports or private spaces.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The agency noted that criminal charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Faced with innocent bystanders being hurt — even killed — during the chases, some agencies have at times called off pursuits in the interest of safety.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The first lady matched with Queen Consort Camilla in all white during Camilla and King Charles' appearance on the White House's South Lawn on Day 2 of their state visit, Tuesday, April 28.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The food is exceptional, and there are white beaches to lie on and bubble-like suites to escape into.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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For most healthy adults, the occasional cola—such as a few servings per week—is unlikely to affect the kidneys in any measurable way.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026
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Unlike colon or breast cancer, there is no routine screening for pancreatic cancer in healthy people.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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“Hurtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtless. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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