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
A WSJ poll projects that consumer price growth held at 1.3% on the year last month, while producer prices finally swung back into the green after more than three years in negative territory.
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
If a person has a hard time cancelling a subscription, they form a negative association with the process, not a positive mentality about the prospect of saving money.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“Whatever,” Juanita retorted, letting Velia’s negative comments slide right off her back like cold butter off a warm tortilla.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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