adverse

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Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Across the studies, GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by about 13%.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“Job losses are also starting to become worryingly widespread as business confidence in any swift turnaround in the adverse economic climate fades further,” said Williamson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global economic outlook was moving towards an "adverse" scenario, with growth pared down and greater risks to inflation.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The probable cause showing could be based on nothing more than hearsay, innuendo, or even the paid, self-serving testimony of someone with interests clearly adverse to the property owner.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander