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Recent Examples of unthreatening Equities are taking it in stride mostly because the absolute yield level is unthreatening, not enough of a pop to signal that the Fed made a policy error by trimming overnight rates. —
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 Being unable to cut inside onto his stronger foot meant that the Brazilian was often running out of space, forced onto his right foot before making unthreatening passes into the middle of the pitch. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2025 But Cage brings something extra to the party: the quality of a tamed, unthreatening, civilized man who, beneath the surface, rages for recognition. —Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Nov. 2023 The turbos emit a discreet whoosh, but the V-6 itself sounds meek and wholly unthreatening. —IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2016 See All Example Sentences for unthreatening
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 Being unable to cut inside onto his stronger foot meant that the Brazilian was often running out of space, forced onto his right foot before making unthreatening passes into the middle of the pitch. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2025 But Cage brings something extra to the party: the quality of a tamed, unthreatening, civilized man who, beneath the surface, rages for recognition. —Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Nov. 2023 The turbos emit a discreet whoosh, but the V-6 itself sounds meek and wholly unthreatening. —IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2016 See All Example Sentences for unthreatening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthreatening
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Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.— James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.— Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
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Under this system, manufacturers can use limitless amounts of sugar and refined grain products — traditional ingredients — but not a range of benign or beneficial ingredients such as protein concentrates, fiber, flavor extracts, or even carbonation.— David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Pancreatic NETs are a rare type of tumor that forms in hormone-making cells of the pancreas and may be benign or cancerous, according to the National Cancer Institute.— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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To an uncritical eye, the messages might have seemed like a harmless attempt at motivating a team.— Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
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Each piece looks harmless on its own.— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Its conservative majority could throw out a requirement under the Voting Rights Act that in areas with a large minority population, mapmakers draw districts that are more favorable to the election of minority candidates.— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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And what little things contributed to the narrative, including a fairly innocuous exchange on the red carpet during an Oscars afterparty.— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 2026
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Potato peels, pasta, and rice may seem innocuous, but once exposed to water, their starches swell and turn sticky, leading to gummy clogs in your pipes, says Dolan.— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
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While scientists caution that more research is needed, the findings are a promising step forward for treatment.— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
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Life of public service At 38 years old, Metayer had by all accounts a promising and bright future in public service.— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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As truck prices have risen, that tax has become a barrier to investing in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles.— Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Officers said Figor's service made the city safer – and left a lasting bite out of crime.— J.D. Miles, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Road Ahead for the Grizzly Bear Cubs While the news is encouraging, wildlife officials emphasized that the challenges are far from over.— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Unthreatening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/unthreatening. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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