adverse

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The suit isn’t faring so well in court, as the judge has questioned whether the two parties are “sufficiently adverse to each other.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Those delays or denials lead to serious adverse events nearly 15% of the time.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global economic outlook was moving towards an "adverse" scenario, with growth pared down and greater risks to inflation.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Industry crop reports state adverse weather conditions in parts of India have led to low production of the prized fruit.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I went down a bit of a rabbit hole here; the property has been tied up in a legal dispute since late 2012, and then an additional case was opened in 2018 about adverse possession.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy