unhealthful
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One reason we bicycle for a few hours most days is to break from unhealthful routines of mind and body.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
As he grew up, Vance learned just how unhealthful his diet had been.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
And negative self-talk isn't good for mothers, either; it is associated with lower motivation and unhealthful eating.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024
At 101 and higher, the air becomes unhealthful for children, the elderly, pregnant people and those who are sick.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023
He seems to be leading an unhealthful life, part of the “young painters’ Bohemia.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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