In the sciences, he decided, the decline was largely benign, reflecting the fact that in many fields the most important breakthroughs have already been made.

Yet everyone seems to agree on one idea: that China has had a central and largely benign role.

That being said the system seems largely benign and even benevolent when compared to most of the rest of the world.

CFC's are largely benign and non-toxic.

GERD, the authors note, is largely benign, and while some of the afflicted have no symptoms, their situation can turn serious.

He is remembered as a largely benign transitional figure in modern Chinese political history.

They are largely benign.

Chelan, for all its tantrums, is largely benign.

But while Melissa was largely benign, the current program has the potential to destroy files and can spread in additional ways.

Kenya has been largely benign in her dealing with the problems associated with the dysfunction and breakdown in Somalia.