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OK, but why are higher yields a bad thing?

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

That is not necessarily a bad thing; it is a badge and connection of our inner humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Tim Jacques, the government's Independent Prevent Commissioner, said greater awareness about the scheme "isn't a bad thing", but "the system wasn't set up for the problem it's currently dealing with".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Preseason inactivity is not necessarily a bad thing for a 17-year veteran who has thrown more than 9,000 passes in regular-season and playoff games and thousands more in practices.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Since when did practicing a hobby and breaking a world record become a bad thing?

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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