negative

Example Sentences

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Microsoft says it has pledged to become carbon negative, zero-waste and "water positive" by 2030.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Firms said the negative effect of the war on sentiment added to the adverse impact of trade tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Consumer psychologist Kate Nightingale says companies actually want customers to associate negative emotions with the cancellation process.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I didn’t do it because I don’t have any negative thoughts.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam