negative

Example Sentences

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Without any negative information, a starting credit score could be in the “good” range, and then whether it moves up over time to “very good” or “exceptional” will be up to the new adult.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, there is room for coalition building, not just old-school negative politics.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

And the worst-performing sectors during these periods were financials and energy, delivering returns of negative 1.32% and negative 1% a month on average, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Some Venice residents loudly objected to building what they labeled the “monster on the median,” criticizing the project’s scale, cost and potential negative effects on traffic and safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“If you’ve found a species that’s almost gone to extinction,” says Axel, “then something’s gone terribly wrong...and you have to overwhelm that negative influence through action and science and learning. ”

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh