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
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
“It’s great for aerobic conditioning, losing weight and muscle toning. It’s also low-impact, so reduces risks of getting injured.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 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
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