adverse
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The IMF warns that current market resilience to the Middle East conflict should not be taken at face value, as a longer war could trigger adverse reactions.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Gourinchas said the breakdown of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend lifted the risk of the adverse or severe scenarios.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
He reasoned that the FDA didn’t have adequate data about adverse events or the safety of telehealth when writing the current rules on mifepristone.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
There are big challenges in each chapter of life, and those can be exacerbated by adverse economic events.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
"I need you to be careful with the flower of immortality when you find it. If you get contaminated by it—if its pollen or sap enters your system—there could be adverse side effects."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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