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Which famous 1969 music festival continued despite adverse conditions involving rain and mud?

adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /


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As I type, two studies and a clinical trial are ongoing to affirm how Shingrix may impact dementia, cardiovascular disorders, and major adverse cardiac events.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

No severe adverse events were reported during the trial.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Moving sooner in smaller steps while inflation expectations are anchored has a better chance of succeeding without adverse impact on the labor market or economic growth,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

The proposed policy would require compounding pharmacies to follow certain testing and manufacturing standards, as well as report serious adverse events to the FDA, even when they don’t believe the peptide caused them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The prince should be on guard against them and fear them as if they were declared enemies, because they will always help to bring about his downfall in adverse times.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli


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