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  • adjective Not threatening; not presenting a threat.

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Examples

  • This is what can happen if we connect ourselves NOW in "nonthreatening" ways using the Internet.

    Soldier On 2009

  • This is what can happen if we connect ourselves NOW in "nonthreatening" ways using the Internet.

    Archive 2009-02-01 2009

  • Mrs. Obama said that establishing a vegetable garden on the South Lawn this past year proved to be a surprisingly potent way to start a "nonthreatening" conversation about eating right and fighting obesity.

    Brandon Sun Online - Top Stories 2010

  • It wasn't clear that the country would vote to elect an African-American president ... but it was believed that Obama had a chance because he was someone whites would regard as a "nonthreatening" black person.

    No More Mister Nice Blog 2010

  • "During the first season, I was just starting out and a lot of my cases were strange and kind of nonthreatening," he says.

    NPR Topics: News 2010

  • "nonthreatening," said it was opened by a staffer and immediately turned over to the Michigan State Police.

    Corpus Christi Caller Times, Caller.com Stories 2010

  • Aidan took several steps toward Julius, his posture casual, nonthreatening.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • The same holds true with nimbus: the guy was awkward and embarrassing but seemed small and completely nonthreatening.

    Get Laid or Die Trying Jeff Allen 2011

  • Once basic tests are concluded, however, analysts said the carrier could be used for limited patrols around China's territorial waters, as well as for conducting visits to foreign countries to present China's newfound naval strength in a nonthreatening manner.

    China Flexes Naval Muscle Jeremy Page 2011

  • Aidan took several steps toward Julius, his posture casual, nonthreatening.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

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