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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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In 2022-23, Arteta failed to adapt quickly enough to stop a harmful run of three successive draws in April.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The tort of battery, meaning unlawful and harmful physical contact, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, which refers to using extreme conduct to terrorize another, are potential claims.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
HFAs aren’t as harmful for the ozone layer as chlorofluorocarbon formulation inhalers that were phased out in the US from 2009 to 2013.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The tort of battery, meaning unlawful and harmful physical contact, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, which refers to using extreme conduct to terrorize another, are potential claims.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
HFAs aren’t as harmful for the ozone layer as chlorofluorocarbon formulation inhalers that were phased out in the US from 2009 to 2013.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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