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averse

[uh-vurs] / əˈvɜrs /


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The bond market rout of 2026 may be jolting markets, but it’s also gaining a important following among savers and the risk averse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

You can think of the road show as Mellencamp’s response to the success of Madonna’s recent Celebration tour, which offered a similar look back by a pop icon long averse to nostalgia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

For those who are risk averse, Dywer says she often recommends a balanced portfolio of 50% stocks and 50% bonds, which has historically produced a terrific trade-off between long-term returns and shorter-term volatility.

From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026

My father’s age rendered him extremely averse to delay.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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