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as in detrimental
causing or capable of causing harm
pretrial publicity that may be extremely prejudicial to a defendant's right to a fair trial
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as in adverse
opposed to one's interests
the defense will try to counterbalance the mass of prejudicial evidence presented by the prosecution
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Recent Examples of prejudicial
There are no winners in wildfire; however, the Court's decision supports PacifiCorp's longstanding belief that this process was prejudicial and not appropriate for managing wildfire litigation.
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Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
After winning modifications to the ballot label to remove argumentative and prejudicial language, taxpayers are suing the measure proponents over their ballot argument.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
How that ballot question would be presented to voters was challenged in a lawsuit that argued the county was using prejudicial language to persuade residents to vote yes.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bowman had earlier decided the trial would remain in Sacramento County, rejecting defense attorneys’ arguments that extensive and prejudicial news coverage following the shooting had tainted the jury pool.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
After winning modifications to the ballot label to remove argumentative and prejudicial language, taxpayers are suing the measure proponents over their ballot argument.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
How that ballot question would be presented to voters was challenged in a lawsuit that argued the county was using prejudicial language to persuade residents to vote yes.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bowman had earlier decided the trial would remain in Sacramento County, rejecting defense attorneys’ arguments that extensive and prejudicial news coverage following the shooting had tainted the jury pool.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prejudicial
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And the dejected diehard of a downtrodden franchise isn’t truly stuck in a one-sided detrimental relationship.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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That interpretation could suggest the mayor of the county’s second-largest city would be prohibited from passing legislation or speaking out against federal laws that may be detrimental to many Chula Vistans.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Environmental officials documented no adverse effects on plant or animal life during the two-week display.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Part of the 5th Circuit’s rationale for reinstating the in-person requirement was the fact that the FDA eliminated mandatory reporting of adverse events associated with the drug.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The physical displacement drives the flow of CSF through the brain’s tissues, potentially carrying away harmful waste products.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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None of this makes AI harmful in itself.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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However, Chloe later admitted that, despite their best efforts, her parents’ divorce — and the rumors and publicity surrounding it — did have a negative effect on her.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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So none of the negative press circling around him manifested as a problem in your working relationship?—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Storms could be strong and organized, bringing all severe weather threats — tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds — and downpours will also be possible, the Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Why Migrations Generate Headaches One of the most damaging aspects of migration happens in the human aspect of the business.—
Thomas Berndorfer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Another survey, released Thursday and conducted by Emerson College Polling Massachusetts, reported 45% of its respondents viewed Healey favorably, with 35% having unfavorable view of the governor, and 20% undecided.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Gray faux-wood flooring Much like beige and white are unfavorable palettes these days, gray is an unwelcome choice for finishes.—
Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2026
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Battista and Tucker are two of the most dangerous hitters in the state.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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If Iran gets away with charging any kind of toll or fee for passing through it, that principle is shot, and that is a dangerous thing.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Women, people of color, and first-generation professionals were too often told their accurate perceptions of hostile environments were merely internal distortions.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Others, like Michael (Doon Mackichan), seem openly hostile.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Prejudicial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudicial. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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