adverse
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In total, the researchers examined more than 30.6 million adverse event reports.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
The remainder of England is under yellow heat health alerts, meaning adverse weather is "likely to affect vulnerable groups".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
But even in the most adverse scenario, debt affordability would still compare favorably to peers like the U.K. and the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It does not seem a very good rate, but then conditions were a bit adverse.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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