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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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For Netskope, there is no forward P/E because the company is expected by analysts to post negative combined earnings over the next 12 months.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Amber alerts mean there is a risk of a significant impact across health and social care services, with children and those aged over 65 at risk of negative health implications.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

One reason: as inflation surged in 2022, a sharp downturn in sentiment wasn’t followed by big, negative changes in consumer behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

What’s Next: Investors may be bracing for a bumpy Friday: The average S&P 500 return on a new chair’s first day is negative 0.29%, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The negative aspect is that it means that all intervals except for octaves are slightly out of tune with regard to the actual harmonic series.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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