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
The outlook suggested another tough stretch for an S&P 500 energy sector that posted negative total returns in four of the past 10 calendar years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
As cooking continues, that water evaporates, creating empty spaces that allow oil to be drawn in through negative pressure.
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
Even Dad, who rarely has anything negative to say, laments the lack of culture in the suburbs.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.