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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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For example, the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 applies to bedding that is free of harmful chemicals.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Electronic harassment, or online harassment, refers to the use of electronic communication devices to target an individual with threatening, intimidating, or harmful behavior.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cyanogenic glycosides found in flaxseed may be harmful if consumed in excess.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
The legislation was justified initially as part of a package of measures to protect the climate from harmful CO2 emissions.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Electronic harassment, or online harassment, refers to the use of electronic communication devices to target an individual with threatening, intimidating, or harmful behavior.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cyanogenic glycosides found in flaxseed may be harmful if consumed in excess.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
The legislation was justified initially as part of a package of measures to protect the climate from harmful CO2 emissions.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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