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adversely

[ad-vurs-lee] / ædˈvɜrs li /


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Law firm, Thompsons Solicitors Scotland is taking on the cases of about 150 women who say they have been adversely affected by the drug.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

She points out legal ramifications that can adversely impact Jim, as well as the original owner of the account.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

People who had the skills and aptitudes to adapt to those forces did very well, and people who were affected more adversely did not.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

"When beef is consumed as part of a healthy dietary pattern, it helps fill essential nutritional gaps and does not adversely impact the cardiometabolic risk profile compared to poultry."

From Science Daily May 22, 2026

“That’s what I said! But Dr. Culligan said I had to ‘react adversely to the stimuli’ before she could prescribe me anything.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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