adverse
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It’s a news-based index that measures “the threat, realization and escalation of adverse events associated with wars, terrorism and any tensions among states and political actors that affect the peaceful course of international relations.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Simon Buchen SC said Roberts-Smith's case was "unusual" because some of the allegations had already been heard in a court, which handed down "adverse findings".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Fund said debts could hit 117% of global gross domestic product by that year in adverse circumstances, and 121% if the war were to be prolonged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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
It’s designed to stay afloat under the most adverse conditions.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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