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Much of the time, they have deployed arguments that hinge on allegations of emotional harmfulness and student well-being.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2023

“Is there a clear distinction made between offensiveness and harmfulness to populations when evaluating what content to buy and air?” asked one.

From The Verge • Jul. 7, 2022

Many fans responding to the change said the controversy surrounding the lyrics educated them on the harmfulness of the word.

From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2022

The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association have taken a stand as to the extreme harmfulness of this outrageous war on all Ukrainian children and their families.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2022

In face of its evident harmfulness what necessity is there for persecuting the harmless?

From A Traveler’s Narrative by `Abdu'l-Bahá