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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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In 2025, the U.S. experienced negative net migration for the first time in over 50 years, with an estimated net loss of between 150,000 and nearly 300,000 people, according External link to the Census Bureau.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

For all the grumbling and negative news, AI is making strides in the business world. surveys of CIOs and CEOs consistently show that companies plan to spend more on AI this year and next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That meant handheld cameras, flares, saturated colors, distortions, negative imagery and odd angles to reflect the growing sense of terror.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He said he had not consciously ignored negative stories about Lord Mandelson and denied having been given any warnings about the Labour veteran.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I didn’t do it because I don’t have any negative thoughts.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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