to the detriment of

phrase

formal

: in a way that is harmful to (someone or something)

He puts all his time into his career, to the detriment of his personal life.

Examples of to the detriment of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats say the fiscally moderate governor has over-corrected, saving too aggressively, to the detriment of health care, education, social services and other core programs. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

But some are concerned that the deal is structured to benefit Quorum’s current investors to the detriment of the hospitals and their patients. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026

In recent years, the government has spent the country’s resources building hotels, to the detriment of everything else. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Critics of this litigation funding claim investors sometimes exert themselves in legal strategy to the detriment of the clients, such as requiring a case to settle prematurely so the law firm can repay the loan faster. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for to the detriment of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove