adverse

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Importantly, none of the exercise types were linked to a higher risk of adverse events compared with control groups.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Earlier this week, Delhi's education department issued guidelines to schools to deal with adverse weather conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

However, an adverse or severe scenario could see this fall to 0.6% or 0.4%, respectively, according to the central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

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

"I need you to be careful with the flower of immortality when you find it. If you get contaminated by it—if its pollen or sap enters your system—there could be adverse side effects."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda