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averse

[uh-vurs] / əˈvɜrs /


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I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The National Residential Landlords Association says it does not believe there will be an "exodus", but that some landlords may be more risk averse about who they rent to.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

At least in the technology sector—which the Berkshire founder has been famously averse to backing—there do appear to be stocks that have been unduly punished by AI and energy worries.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He seemed uninterested in and even averse to the dramas unfolding before us, but I was fascinated.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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