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as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
basking under a benign sun on a day in early spring
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Recent Examples of benign
Except for the gliomas, the other nine tumors are all considered benign.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
The potential jailbreaks that have been disclosed to us are either entirely benign responses or are minor findings that provide no Mythos-specific uplift.
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Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
13 June 2026
Many spreading this story are doing so with little or no evidence of wrongdoing and are instead relying on information that is false or can be explained by more benign reasons.
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Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
The potential jailbreaks that have been disclosed to us are either entirely benign responses or are minor findings that provide no Mythos-specific uplift.
—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
13 June 2026
Many spreading this story are doing so with little or no evidence of wrongdoing and are instead relying on information that is false or can be explained by more benign reasons.
—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Korean Football Association was furious, responding to this juvenile, but ultimately harmless, prattle by boycotting the Korean press.
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Everyday activities like showering and cooking can create indoor condensation that may appear harmless, but can actually pose serious problems if it's not controlled.
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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The cuticle is a barrier that protects the nail from bacteria, so a gentle push back is enough.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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Police said in a news release Thursday afternoon that Caprice and her child have been found safe.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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Exotic animals in Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson said the mild climate and rugged terrain of the Texas Hill Country seems to serve as a good stand-in for most of the animals' native African environments, and is no stranger to tracking missing animals, especially after floods.
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Luckily for the man, the effects were relatively mild.
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Rent tubes from outfitters like Smoky Mountain River Rat and opt for an adventurous one-hour tube run to navigate a few rapids, or keep things more mellow on a two-hour family and dog-friendly route.
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The flavor was somewhere between a tangy sharp cheddar and a rich, mellow mild cheddar.
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“Benign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benign. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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