as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs
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This week, California regulators are taking a critical look at one of the state’s most harmful laws.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Awareness, not alarm, is a powerful tool for families navigating online spaces where harmful language and intent are often hidden in plain sight.—
Sharlette A. Kellum,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office extended condolences to the child's family and loved ones, calling the incident a tragic reminder of how quickly conditions on the water can turn dangerous.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As multiple cities around Jackson County move to ban types of unregulated and potentially dangerous ‘gas station drugs’ — specifically more potent variations of kratom — Lee’s Summit has not only joined the charge but has taken restrictions even further.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Red-eared sliders have had a detrimental impact on our native turtle populations.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are still unsure about how detrimental the blood changes could be to the sharks’ health.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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The charity seeks the court’s intervention, protection, and restitution following a coordinated adverse media campaign conducted since 25 March 2025 that has caused operational disruption and reputational harm to the charity, its leadership, and its strategic partners.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Prepare The Area Before starting your deck project, protect the lawn and any nearby landscaping from damaging chemicals and foot traffic with plastic sheeting or tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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As a stretch of severe weather begins in central states this weekend, damaging gusts, hail and a few tornadoes are possible.—
Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Nocuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocuous. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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