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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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The share of consumers who said they had heard negative news about prices or inflation climbed to roughly 40% in 2022.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“But worsening infrastructure problems combined with negative international press coverage about blackouts and garbage piling up hurt demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

So far, Aidar says, the Pinheiros River capybaras have always tested negative.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"This shift marked the beginning of what we call 'a negative demographic phase," says Professor Bradshaw.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"Right. A bunch. I guess negative numbers are still numbers," Bryson razzed.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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