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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
In their motion, though, prosecutors said questions about the suspension would amount to a highly prejudicial fishing expedition unrelated to the charges Urbina faces.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Neuroscience Revolution In Leadership Development Neuroscience revolutionized our understanding of bias, revealing that prejudicial responses involve specific, measurable brain networks.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2024, the judge agreed to move the trial out of Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Boise, as part of an effort to diminish the possibility of a prejudicial jury.
—Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
Daybell, who is representing herself, objected to her trial being filmed, arguing that publicity could be prejudicial, but Beresky ruled that a single camera feed would be allowed with restrictions: no media coverage during jury selection and a broadcast delay in any livestream feed.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Neuroscience Revolution In Leadership Development Neuroscience revolutionized our understanding of bias, revealing that prejudicial responses involve specific, measurable brain networks.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2024, the judge agreed to move the trial out of Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Boise, as part of an effort to diminish the possibility of a prejudicial jury.
—Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
Daybell, who is representing herself, objected to her trial being filmed, arguing that publicity could be prejudicial, but Beresky ruled that a single camera feed would be allowed with restrictions: no media coverage during jury selection and a broadcast delay in any livestream feed.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prejudicial
Adjective
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Mercury is a neurotoxin and can have detrimental effects on our health if levels are too high.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Vikings’ run defense has been detrimental to an otherwise strong group on that side of the ball.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe and some people are at even higher risk of adverse effects, warned the agency, including young children, people of child-bearing age and people who are breastfeeding.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Given an adverse court ruling (related to another firm) that was adverse to Netflix, management recognized the expense this quarter.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The findings come just a couple years after another study conducted by Spanish and Brazilian researchers revealed the existence of potentially harmful bisphenol chemicals in clothing sold in Spain for pregnant women, newborns and toddlers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to one study, people may become either psychologically or physically dependent on caffeine, which may be harmful.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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The negative response to Beijing’s tactics also prompted the G7 to vow a united front against the export controls, Yardeni pointed out.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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If the bat is negative, individuals will not need post-exposure treatment.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean are staring down what could become a catastrophic, days-long assault of extreme rainfall and damaging winds with a strengthening Tropical Storm Melissa expected to become a major hurricane over some of the hottest ocean water on the planet.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Despite how terribly damaging America has been recently, that country and those ideals remain worth fighting for.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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The poll shows Earle-Sears with a 43 percent favorable rating versus a 46 percent unfavorable mark, while Spanberger has a 47 percent favorable rating versus a 44 percent unfavorable score.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite the unfavorable margins, sustained growth on Amazon is better than folding altogether.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli is charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm while traveling on an aircraft, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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This connection would become increasingly important over the twentieth century, as the rapid development of technological infrastructure created ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous sensitivities to geomagnetic storms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Afghan refugees like him await their asylum decisions in an increasingly hostile climate marked by ICE raids and deportations.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Prejudicial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudicial. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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