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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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Likewise, JBS’s North American beef business posted a negative earnings margin of 4.6% in the latest quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For all the grumbling and negative news, AI is making strides in the business world. surveys of CIOs and CEOs consistently show that companies plan to spend more on AI this year and next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Imaging on Smith’s neck came back negative, though it’s unclear if he’ll play Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A Europe-wide YouGov poll published in September 2024 found that 28% of Spaniards had a negative view of foreign tourism, by far the highest percentage of any country.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“We’ve been tagging other types of fish for years with no negative effects.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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