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DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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Small, everyday ways of being needed — helping a neighbor, being counted on at home, showing up for a team — can buffer against that harmful inner-scorekeeping and build a sturdier sense of self-worth.
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Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
Perseverance is important, but too stubbornly sticking to initial goals can be harmful.
—Nicholas Wright, Time, 28 Dec. 2025
Recognizing that a familiar routine may be harmful is the first step toward building healthier habits that support you in the long run.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
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Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
Perseverance is important, but too stubbornly sticking to initial goals can be harmful.
—Nicholas Wright, Time, 28 Dec. 2025
Recognizing that a familiar routine may be harmful is the first step toward building healthier habits that support you in the long run.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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