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adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /


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However, serious adverse events were reported more frequently in the semaglutide group, occurring in 19.0% of participants compared with 12.7% in the placebo group.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Regional authorities have warned that the operation must be completed by Monday, when adverse weather conditions will force the ship to leave.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Harper, state legislatures have some right to appeal an adverse ruling.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

And there’s a lot of leeway to keep doing so without any adverse tax consequences.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Department declared, however, that it would continue to cooperate with the Forest Service “in determining ways to minimize adverse effects.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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