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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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Fodor was also coordinating with Hunt, who posted a video about Swalwell after a friend who had a negative experience with Swalwell reached out, panicked about his chances of becoming governor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

When they have looked into selling their property, the feedback from estate agents was negative.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

They also took measures to minimize negative feedback, such as re-posting property listings under new identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A soft negative movement, left to right, and then her paw pushing something positive, like the small red ball she loved so much, across the table to me.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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