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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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At least one adverse event occurred in 43 of the 50 intervention participants, compared with six of the 46 participants receiving standard care.

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

Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects including respiratory issues, headaches, throat irritation and other problems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

This is all impressive, yet it says a “significant portion of our customer base consists of startups and technology-oriented enterprises that may be more sensitive to adverse macroeconomic conditions.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 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


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