as in harmless
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Recent Examples of nonhazardous
That envelope, which was taken to a FBI laboratory for forensic testing, also contained a powdery white substance that was later identified as nonhazardous.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
The Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in April granted a 12-acre expansion for nonhazardous, sanitary construction and demolition debris.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Another two containers containing nonhazardous materials fell overboard the ship, according to Gautier.
—Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
The New York Police Department determined that the powder in the envelopes sent to Bragg was nonhazardous.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 June 2023
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
The Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in April granted a 12-acre expansion for nonhazardous, sanitary construction and demolition debris.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Another two containers containing nonhazardous materials fell overboard the ship, according to Gautier.
—Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
The New York Police Department determined that the powder in the envelopes sent to Bragg was nonhazardous.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonhazardous
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Allergens are normally harmless substances (often proteins) that can trigger the immune system to produce an allergic reaction in some people.1 Common indoor allergens include dust mites, mold, pollen, insects, rodents, and pet dander.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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But is what seems like a harmless habit inhibiting you from doing your best work?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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For now, vendors know their businesses are safe until July 1, 2026, as the market requires a one-year notice for closure.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Last year was among the safest on the subway in over a decade, according to data presented by the MTA’s head of security Wednesday — the latest salvo in a war of facts and apparent disinformation with the subway system’s federal funding at stake.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment reporters behind velvet ropes would ask frisky if innocuous questions of the movie’s stars, Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her previous recipes have included homemade marmalade, ratatouille, pasta from scratch, and tzatziki dip, which all sound lovely and nonthreatening.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appétit,
31 Mar. 2023
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Talk over your concerns with your boss in a nonthreatening and professional way.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2022
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In the final moments of last week’s episode, Hector Ayala, aka the hero White Tiger, was found innocent in his trial against the NYPD then shot and killed on the street by an unknown murderer.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Man Who Killed Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox's Roommate in Italy, Is Freed from Prison Still, despite being declared innocent and freed, Knox says she was never allowed to fully live her life again.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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While two players got the night off in a win versus a relatively unthreatening Chicago team, Hynes’ message was aimed at everyone putting on a red and green sweater.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, Angelou is routinely reduced to an unthreatening avatar of inspirational platitudes, her work often overlooked by academics and critics even as her most quotable quips circulate endlessly.—
TIME,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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It's been very beneficial in solving and helping solve cases recently.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Eating healthy helps too, so access to Georgia’s training table during the past few years has been beneficial.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nonhazardous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhazardous. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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