blights 1 of 2

noun

Definition of blightsnext
plural of blight
as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the expanding urban sprawl is a blight on the countryside

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blights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blight
as in harms

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  1. harms
  2. scars
  3. impairs
Verb
  • The potential harms around generative AI and children are mostly still unknown.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of harms
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  • For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scars
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  • Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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