not positive

Example Sentences

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Those optics are not positive for mainstream crypto adoption and could mark a new policy risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While policies that criminalize homeless people do uproot them, Donovan said, it is locally and temporarily — and with negative consequences, not positive ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Their reaction was not positive, which was in line with much of the chanting as the players came out and the game began.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024

I am not positive, as Smith has been all over the map this season.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

After he hangs up, I call Mom because I’m still not positive everything is okay with Shoji.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman