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adversely

[ad-vurs-lee] / ædˈvɜrs li /


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"His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected US interests in Fiji."

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Etihad, City's main sponsor since 2009, also said it was given no opportunity to engage in a process that now reflects "adversely on the airline".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

"Other studies have found that sucralose can adversely affect gut health, so we wanted to see what might be happening there," Schiffman said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

The United Farm Workers, along with more than a dozen farmworkers, filed a federal lawsuit in California challenging a new Labor Department rule they argue will “undercut and adversely affect” wages paid to U.S. workers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Not being noticed at all was better than being noticed adversely.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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