adverse

Example Sentences

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"The search operation was delayed solely due to adverse weather conditions, but it does not mean there was negligence," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

We’re supposed to believe that this is still a legitimate settlement between two adverse parties?

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Boehringer, which is privately held, said the adverse effects were mostly mild to moderate and occurred during the dose-escalation phase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Serious adverse events occurred at similar rates in both the treatment and placebo groups, and no new safety issues linked to the drug were identified.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

I went down a bit of a rabbit hole here; the property has been tied up in a legal dispute since late 2012, and then an additional case was opened in 2018 about adverse possession.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy