adverse
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However, KOF estimates that in an adverse scenario where oil prices remain around 30% above baseline levels, Swiss GDP growth would slow to 0.7% in 2026 and be 1.5% in 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
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
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
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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