low-impact
Britishadjective
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designed to cause minimal damage to the environment
low-impact eco-tourism
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designed to provide exercise without being over-strenuous
a low-impact workout
Example Sentences
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It’s a humble, low-impact, small-scale story meant to be shown, or fallen asleep to, on TV.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The fee for a low-impact permit is $350.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
In these cases, you should modify your activities, switch to low-impact exercises like walking and swimming, and avoid movements like bending, twisting or lifting.
From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025
In particular, the company’s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada can alleviate U.S. vulnerabilities in those minerals’ supply chains, by establishing a major domestic source with innovative low-cost, low-impact extraction methods.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
She said through her own research she had made changes to her lifestyle to manage her condition, including cutting down her alcohol and caffeine intake as well as engaging in low-impact exercise and prioritising sleep.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025
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