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The phrase "are bad for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has a negative impact or effect on someone or something.
Example: "Eating too much sugar is bad for your health."
Alternatives: "are harmful to" or "have a negative effect on".
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(Tears are bad for business).
"Dead journos are bad for Damascus".
Tory governments are bad for Scotland.
Monocultures are bad for business.
"They are bad for Ethiopia.
Quotas are bad for America.
Elephant tranquillisers really are bad for you.
Downgrades are bad for stock prices.
No foods are bad for you.
Nitrogen oxides are bad for your health.
Things are bad for little guys everywhere.
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