How to use "detriment" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "detriment" in popular movie and book plots

  • Ivy and Leigh try hard to be polite to one another, to the detriment of rehearsals.  - The Parents
  • Before long, every female suspects every male of being the hangman, much to the detriment of long-standing marriages and relationships.  - The Cater Street Hangman
  • The happy couple breaks up, to the detriment of Darryl's game and his pursuit of one of baseball's greatest feats.  - The Slugger's Wife
  • Takaki is still longing for Akari to the detriment of his lifestyle, which is acknowledged by an ex-girlfriend.  - 5 Centimeters Per Second
  • As the 1960s progress, Sheldon is preoccupied with his work, to the detriment of his family.  - Marvels
  • On the tour, Happy encounters Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), who sees Happy as both a detriment to golf and a threat to his career.  - Happy Gilmore
  • Henry has become obsessed with raising funds, to the detriment of his family life.  - The Bishop's Wife

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