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Recent Examples of beneficial This is particularly beneficial for oil and gas workers who labor through the boom-and-bust cycle of the industry, as these new skills will provide them with access to more opportunities and jobs outside of the industry during those downturns. Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Cloud seeding has been shown as a beneficial for drought-prone areas. Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025 His aim is to then sell the property to someone who would build something beneficial to the neighborhood and bolster the city’s tax base. Mike Hendricks july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025 Both experts say that dry brushing, the physical exfoliant that sloughs away dead skin cells, can be beneficial to keeping strawberry legs at bay. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for beneficial
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Adjective
  • This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • These and other helpful travel accessories are on sale ahead of Prime Day, including portable chargers, packing cubes, and more.
    Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Launching and scaling a profitable business is hard work requiring tough decisions that can profoundly impact people’s professional path.
    Ahzam Afzal, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The live-action remake has become hugely profitable, generating $579 million overseas and $994 million globally after eight weeks on the big screen.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 July 2025

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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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