negative

Example Sentences

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Also, more companies in the index have issued positive EPS guidance for the quarter than negative guidance, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

However, when researchers treated these cells with a compound that boosts metabolism, the negative effects were prevented.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 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

This gap—plus continued negative headlines about private credit—could lead to even bigger outflow requests from private funds in the coming quarters.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, I knew there were things beyond anything I understood, and I was not completely negative.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen