harm
noun
physical injury or mental damage; hurt.
has been harming
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present perfect progressiveof harm (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"Meta has been harming our children and teens, cultivating addiction to boost corporate profits," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose state includes Meta's headquarters.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023
We have now found that for chemicals known as PFAS, this industry practice has been harming our health once again.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2023
An accusation that another state has been harming US officials is a consequential one.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2021
Glitter has been harming some people already though, with a range of iPhone cases containing glitter suspended in liquid being recalled after reports of skin irritation and chemical burns.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2017
