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adversely

[ad-vurs-lee] / ædˈvɜrs li /


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She said that more needed to be done to prevent false claims but cautioned that it was important that this did not adversely affect genuine victims.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Business and government can do many things to properly incent retraining, income assistance, reskilling, early retirement and relocation for those whose jobs might be adversely impacted by AI.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The IMO council said in its declaration that members "strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait... by Iran, adversely affecting merchant and commercial vessels".

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

"Such actions undermine public order, create unnecessary concern and adversely affect the reputation and economic standing of the United Arab Emirates," the company said, in a note sent to the shops seen by AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Some very recent work indicates that reproduction of birds may be adversely affected by these and certain other herbicides at levels far below those that cause death.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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