as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
inaccurate news reports are injurious to the public's faith in the media
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Recent Examples of injurious
This court decision is profoundly more disturbing and injurious.
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Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Natalie Leonard, 28, was hit with a slew of charges for the Monday crash, including reckless endangerment, vehicular assault, acting in a manner injurious to a child and DWI.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
But last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear Mckesson’s appeal, which is baffling in light of earlier decisions where the court protected organizers of demonstrations from being sued for unlawful or injurious acts by others.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
Cordero was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and violent behavior, obstructing government administration and acting in a manner injurious to a child under 17.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
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Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Natalie Leonard, 28, was hit with a slew of charges for the Monday crash, including reckless endangerment, vehicular assault, acting in a manner injurious to a child and DWI.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
But last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear Mckesson’s appeal, which is baffling in light of earlier decisions where the court protected organizers of demonstrations from being sued for unlawful or injurious acts by others.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
Cordero was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and violent behavior, obstructing government administration and acting in a manner injurious to a child under 17.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injurious
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Working out prior to menopause will reduce the risk of osteoporosis in your later years. And avoid harmful habits – smoking and heavy alcohol consumption can weaken bone density and increase the risk of fractures.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Albanese cited the risks to the physical and mental health of children from excessive social media use, in particular the risks to girls from harmful depictions of body image and misogynist content aimed at boys.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 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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Still, the storm is threatening to bring flooding rain, mudslides, damaging winds and dangerous surf and rip current conditions to Cuba, which is still reeling from the collapse of its electrical grid and Hurricane Oscar.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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These new storms are capable of a few tornadoes, ping pong ball-sized hail, and 75 mph damaging winds.Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 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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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania estimates that, including her spending proposals, the primary deficits would increase by $1.2 trillion, and accounting for adverse economic feedback effects, primary deficits increase to $2 trillion.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 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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In recent years, former top officials in NASA’s human-spaceflight program have taken jobs at SpaceX. In the meantime, though, more SpaceX flights—and more power for Musk—could be messy, or even dangerous.Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Injurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injurious. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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