negative

Example Sentences

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Goldman Sachs researchers argue that the negative narrative is overstated, given that people are living longer and staying functionally younger.

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

“However, energy deployments have been a larger focus and were a negative surprise in the print.”

From Barron's • 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

And here she shook her head in a negative manner, studying me the whole time.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen