harmless

Example Sentences

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The prosecution failed to meet its burden to demonstrate, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the constitutional error was harmless, the justices concluded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

At the same time, I have come to regard my tech tweaks as a relatively harmless nonhuman gesture.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She wants social media platforms to introduce identification verification for an account, adding: "A fake profile might look harmless to some, but it can destroy reputations, relationships, and mental health."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

What the court said there is, You can’t exclude a group based on its religious identity, and that at first glance seems harmless, right?

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

“Only Ben,” said Maxim; “he’s quite harmless, poor devil. His old father used to be one of the keepers, they live near the home farm. Where did you get that piece of twine?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier