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 addition, occasional low-impact use after abandonment may have occurred without leaving evidence that could be detected archaeologically.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
“Golf has a reputation as a low-impact sport. Biomechanically, though, the sport tells a different story.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
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
"This means a substantial proportion of our frontline resource is currently directed at low-impact reports, diverting capacity from higher-impact prevention and enforcement work."
From BBC • May 20, 2025
“This is typically a pretty low-impact weather type of season. In May, we typically don’t have any real extremes. Yesterday was kind of an exception in terms of the heat,” said Wofford.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025
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