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averse

[uh-vurs] / əˈvɜrs /


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I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"Typically young people are clearer thinking, clearer speaking, they're not so risk averse," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

At least in the technology sector—which the Berkshire founder has been famously averse to backing—there do appear to be stocks that have been unduly punished by AI and energy worries.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Georgie was not averse to inoculation, until he had an adverse reaction to the vaccine. affect/effect.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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