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adversely

[ad-vurs-lee] / ædˈvɜrs li /


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But the law also says this safe harbor “shall not bear adversely upon the consideration of” a provider’s defense against infringement liability.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What’s motivating me is here are real, live people who are being adversely affected,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The investigation did not identify any Thomas Jefferson student or parent “who believed a student’s admission to their college or university of choice was adversely affected” by the delayed notices, according to the summary.

From Seattle Times

Predators prey on herbivores that, without predation, might adversely impact that essential fauna.

From Salon

She can respectfully decline to host the shower without that adversely affecting her love or future relationship with the child.

From Washington Post