adverse
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It’s a news-based index that measures “the threat, realization and escalation of adverse events associated with wars, terrorism and any tensions among states and political actors that affect the peaceful course of international relations.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
They said the effects had been the subject of an environmental impact assessment as part of the planning application, which "concluded there would be no adverse effect on the integrity of the Lough".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The Fund said debts could hit 117% of global gross domestic product by that year in adverse circumstances, and 121% if the war were to be prolonged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The IMF warns that current market resilience to the Middle East conflict should not be taken at face value, as a longer war could trigger adverse reactions.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It does not seem a very good rate, but then conditions were a bit adverse.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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