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aversion

[uh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / əˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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It was also said that his aversion to the regulation of banks - and their practice of using complicated financial instruments like derivatives to insure their lending - made the problem worse.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Goldman points to a potential new-found risk aversion on behalf of shippers and insurers that may limit exports and production.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

Leaders of Western democracies mostly strive to project humility, relatability, and an aversion to corruption; the government is multibranched and by the people, after all.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

The extended closure was widely seen as a reflection of the authorities’ extreme aversion to risk, with no one willing to take responsibility in case something bad happens.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

I had a feeling of dread—born of fatigue and aversion to military discipline—that I tried to disguise.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Widespread health- and Ozempic-driven aversions to carbohydrates, changing consumer tastes and concern over rising prices have led to beer volume declines for big brewers including Heineken, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Molson Coors and Constellation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

Sensory aversions to specific smells, tastes, textures, temperatures, or appearances of foods.

From Slate Jan. 4, 2025

Pregnancy is often a time for food aversions and exhaustion, but for Keatley the opposite has been true.

From BBC Nov. 4, 2023

"I really regret the rice isn't consumed due to safety rumours, but I also understand it's hard to completely refute aversions."

From Reuters Mar. 9, 2023

They say around here that bellies stir up certain cravings or aversions.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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