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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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Meta and other tech companies have increasingly been seeking talking points to counter the surge in negative sentiment, which threatens to impede the build-out of computing capacity needed for their AI models and products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The 63 trading day, or three month, rolling correlation on Friday reached negative 0.67, which is the most negative value since Nov. 5, 1996.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Research has shown some effects, especially for well-performing host nations, and negative impacts on stock markets when teams are knocked out.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares of Oracle moved sharply lower Thursday, showcasing Wall Street’s negative reaction to the company’s latest earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“Beeps and boops. Is that a positive statement or a negative one?”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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