harm

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More broadly, a lower court that’s detached from the legal reality of the rest of the judiciary is capable of committing grave harm even if its worst opinions are overturned in the end.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

“Our focus is entirely on preventing the harm that would come before we have to make those tough choices,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"As a result, those individuals were unaware of the breach and deprived of the opportunity to take steps to prevent secondary harm."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Those of us who are parents need to be brave enough to say no to video games and recognize the harm that they cause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The law was designed to prevent information that could harm the United States from reaching an enemy.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin