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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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According to data from CoinGlass, $91.4 million was the net outflow clocked in Monday’s trading—less than the $300M-$500M daily outflows seen in recent weeks but continuing the negative trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"So anything perceived to be negative for equities, from higher inflation to even the potential for rate hikes, will knock the market off its footing after a historic run."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Some Venice residents loudly objected to building what they labeled the “monster on the median,” criticizing the project’s scale, cost and potential negative effects on traffic and safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One of the study's most notable findings was that the negative effects on attention appeared regardless of a person's overall diet quality.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“Oatmeal, brown sugar and butter on top,” negative tone—positive nod.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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