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Which famous 1969 music festival continued despite adverse conditions involving rain and mud?

adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /


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The government wants to reduce the appeal of vapes by making them more expensive, as more evidence of its adverse effect on health comes out, particularly on children and young people.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

However, the participants taking EloraTZP also experienced more frequent gastrointestinal adverse events, and they discontinued treatment at a far higher rate than people solely taking eloralintide or Zepbound.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

"It can happen anywhere in the world but the Himalayas are experiencing adverse impacts due to climate change and anthropogenic activity," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Despite the possibility of a more adverse regulatory outcome, Ahmed keeps a buy/high risk rating on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The Department declared, however, that it would continue to cooperate with the Forest Service “in determining ways to minimize adverse effects.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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