Examples of harmful in a Sentence
DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
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Fires that burn at low temperature produce more harmful gases than hot fires.
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Eric Niiler,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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Adam Hoffer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Think of it as skincare in disguise, locking in at least 12 hours of moisture while shielding you from harmful UV rays.
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Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
With code purple and code red, which is one step less dangerous than purple, everyone is at risk for harmful health impacts, according to WUSA9, a local TV news station tracking air quality.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
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Eric Niiler,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
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Adam Hoffer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Think of it as skincare in disguise, locking in at least 12 hours of moisture while shielding you from harmful UV rays.
—
Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
With code purple and code red, which is one step less dangerous than purple, everyone is at risk for harmful health impacts, according to WUSA9, a local TV news station tracking air quality.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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