adverse

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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

"There would be little point in settling several significant claims if either party could simply turn around and seek to initiative more adverse claims that could have been pursued previously," the department said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Across the studies, GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by about 13%.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

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

Regina, ever irrepressible and somehow aware of the adverse weather, shipped a pair of galoshes to her son and admonished herself for not insisting that he take his leather coat when he left the States.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady