adverse
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However, serious adverse events were reported more frequently in the semaglutide group, occurring in 19.0% of participants compared with 12.7% in the placebo group.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
We also found that the rate of serious adverse events was significantly higher after the FDA removed the in-person dispensing requirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Harper, state legislatures have some right to appeal an adverse ruling.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
“Our sense remains that in a very adverse shock, tech stocks would still come under pressure.”
From Barron's • May 5, 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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