adverse
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Industry crop reports state adverse weather conditions in parts of India have led to low production of the prized fruit.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The most common adverse side effects were mostly “low-grade” rash, diarrhea, fatigue, and infusion reaction.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
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
That real-world rate of serious adverse events is at least 22 times higher than the less than 0.5% in clinical trials reported on the drug label.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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
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