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Recent Examples of detriment That has also pushed Canada away from free markets, and back to the statism and protectionism of the Canadian past—which will be to America’s detriment. David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025 Maybe the detriment to a New York team that opened the Eastern Conference Finals with a pair of losses at Madison Square Garden is overblown. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 All these different things to keep things from imploding, all these different things that have been the detriment to a lot of history... EW.com, 26 May 2025 The 40-year-old Portuguese wears his heart on his sleeve in press conferences — sometimes to his detriment. Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for detriment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
  • Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Beadle is at a distinct disadvantage in aspiring to one spot where Brighton have an abundance of depth.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The state’s labor costs also put California’s growers at a disadvantage.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Made with a titanium barrel, these curling irons heat the hair from within, ensuring minimal damage while providing a long-lasting hold.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Despite the costs of containment, USDA economists estimate that maintaining the eradication program delivers annual economic benefits exceeding $1 billion—far outweighing the expense of operations like the COPEG fly factory in Panama.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Numerous reasons exist for why getting a driver’s license is either more challenging today or may not provide sufficient benefits, including the licensing process, the expense of vehicle ownership and maintenance and safety concerns.
    Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025

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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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