adverse

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While the war’s duration is unknown, Lee looks at seven major conflicts dating back to 1900 and finds equity markets have a habit of troughing early on because investors “price adverse risks early and quickly.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Revenue took another roughly $10 million hit due to adverse weather at the end of the quarter, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Gear Isle has not received reports of adverse reactions from these products, according to the FDA announcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

At the clinic in Próspera, doctors administered a simple one-time injection into Scott’s abdomen, monitored him for a day to check for adverse effects, then discharged him.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Georgie was not averse to inoculation, until he had an adverse reaction to the vaccine. affect/effect.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner