How to Use beneficial in a Sentence
beneficial
adjective- He hopes the new drug will prove beneficial to many people.
- They have a relationship that is beneficial to both of them.
- Some insects are harmful but others are beneficial.
- Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects.
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But to a novice rider, the simplicity of the single shifter is even more beneficial.
— Seb Stott, Outside Online, 19 Oct. 2022 -
Now, what happens if having a social presence can be beneficial to your career?
— Niani Tolbert, Essence, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Enrollment rose as word spread about the beneficial effects of discussions and lessons on Black male students.
— Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 Oct. 2022 -
Ensler said programs to help young people learn how to resolve conflicts without violence would be beneficial.
— Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 24 Oct. 2022 -
Proponents argue that raw milk produces its own lactase thanks to beneficial bacteria, or probiotics.
— Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024 -
Marfa’s vines are trained as traditional bush vines, which promotes good airflow and decreases disease pressure while shading the fruit and the ground below the vines, both of which are beneficial in a hot climate.
— Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022 -
Good work for the teams, and very beneficial for the fans.
— Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, 29 Aug. 2019 -
The move could be beneficial for both the player and the club.
— SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019 -
And there are some wingers that can be beneficial to his style of play.
— Jeremy Mikula, chicagotribune.com, 21 Feb. 2022 -
These have been found to be beneficial in some types of cramps.
— Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2022 -
Weed cloth does not reduce weeds and in fact harms the soil and the beneficial microbes that live in soil.
— Nan Sterman, latimes.com, 6 July 2018 -
At the slower pace on the last leg of a triathlon, drafting will be less beneficial.
— Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 14 May 2022 -
Wilsey says that the new wealth coming to Newport is beneficial for the city.
— Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2021 -
And this strength is beneficial to her stroke, on turns and to her endurance.
— Jessica Chasmar, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2022 -
According to the team, this gene loss could be beneficial to the plant.
— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023 -
Adding raw cannabis leaves and buds to juice regime could be beneficial.
— Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 -
But stress isn’t all bad, and a little bit of mild stress can be beneficial.
— Jackie Rocheleau, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2021 -
How has this been beneficial, and what are the drawbacks?
— Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 30 May 2024 -
That is why a longer time course might prove beneficial.
— Matthew Herper, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023 -
But in a way, starting at such a bizarre time was beneficial, said Rodgers.
— Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur, NOLA.com, 19 Aug. 2020 -
Salmon is a lean source of protein and a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that can be beneficial to heart health.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023 -
The parcel would be beneficial to the in terms of its storm water planning.
— Amy Lavalley, Post-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2017 -
What can the industry see and how will that be beneficial to them?
— Alexei Barrionuevo, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2020 -
That’s what may have led to the belief that the supplements could be beneficial.
— Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023 -
This ought to be beneficial when bringing the hefty little dual-sport to a stop.
— New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024 -
The increase in seats in the commonly right-leaning four states would be beneficial for Republicans, who have a narrow majority in the House.
— Tara Suter, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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