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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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
The Nov. 4 general election can be understood as a low-impact relitigation of the primary battle, which saw the old guard of the Democratic Party, who would rather deal with Republicans and the billionaires that support them, attempt to stamp out the grassroots movement represented by Mamdani.
From Salon
Even then, the firm could remove only a small portion of the parking lot’s asphalt, lest they trigger local low-impact development codes.
From Los Angeles Times
As a low-impact exercise that doesn't require a partner, it became popular with older people when it first migrated to the UK - but it appears that's all changing.
From BBC
“Horror Yoga” is focused on restorative stretching, while “Fitness Ghouls” offers low-impact exercise.
From Los Angeles Times
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