harmed

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BANGKOK—The internal watchdog of the World Bank’s private-investment arm found that Cambodian microfinance lenders harmed impoverished borrowers by pressuring them to keep paying back loans they couldn’t afford.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Her review team told the BBC that different care may have altered the outcome for 260 babies who died or were harmed.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

As a result, nearby neurons can be harmed and die, contributing to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The Federal Tort Claims Act has generated significant payouts in recent years for groups alleging they were harmed by the FBI for failing to act on information provided to the bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"He's not . . please, he hasn't been . . . hurt, or . . . or . . ." "Lord Eddard has not been harmed," the queen said.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin