negative

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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

Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

"It's created a lot of noise, but I think it's difficult to say that it's had very significant negative macroeconomic impacts," Pearce says.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Given expectations imply a Zyn recovery, fueled by the introduction of new products, we would see a delay as a negative for PM,” the Jefferies analysts wrote of the reported delay of the fast-track review.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m not being negative; I’m being realistic. Nothing we do is ever going to change their minds, so why even bother?”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh