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beneficial

[ben-uh-fish-uhl] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ əl /


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"These counter-intuitive findings raise important questions about an unknown environmental risk factor for lung cancer related to otherwise beneficial food that needs to be addressed."

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Focusing on capabilities you have that “AI can’t easily replace” — like communication, teamwork, creative thinking and problem-solving — can also be beneficial, she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Victoria has done very well and brings in a younger consumer than our overall portfolio mix, which we find is very beneficial for the long run as well.”

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In the future, we expect a revenue-sharing agreement with Oman, on the other side of the Strait, but our larger contribution to security leaves us well-placed to obtain a beneficial deal for our stakeholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“You need a healthy dose of fear. Nothing could be more beneficial for you.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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