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adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /


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Short-term exposure to EtO by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

However, serious adverse events were reported more frequently in the semaglutide group, occurring in 19.0% of participants compared with 12.7% in the placebo group.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

That real-world rate of serious adverse events is at least 22 times higher than the less than 0.5% in clinical trials reported on the drug label.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The prince should be on guard against them and fear them as if they were declared enemies, because they will always help to bring about his downfall in adverse times.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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