negative
Example Sentences
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This gap—plus continued negative headlines about private credit—could lead to even bigger outflow requests from private funds in the coming quarters.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
They had received negative course evaluations from students, and feared their enrollments would drop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The researchers aimed to extend the time under positive pressure and reduce the period when negative pressure dominates.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
Nigel's B negative blood type is one of the rarest in the world - just 2% of blood donors have it.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“If you’ve found a species that’s almost gone to extinction,” says Axel, “then something’s gone terribly wrong...and you have to overwhelm that negative influence through action and science and learning. ”
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.