adverse
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Fifa took the decision to abandon the second-half hydration break in France's 3-0 victory over Iraq after the game was paused for more than two hours because of adverse weather.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
It halted operations in the fall, citing adverse market conditions.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
No moderate or severe adverse events occurred, and only 6.7% of participants experienced mild reactions that resolved on their own.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
If it hadn’t been for Bruno, Copernicanism might never have received such adverse attention from the authorities, Galileo might not have been persecuted and scientific progress in Italy might have proceeded more smoothly.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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