negative
Example Sentences
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"So anything perceived to be negative for equities, from higher inflation to even the potential for rate hikes, will knock the market off its footing after a historic run."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Some Venice residents loudly objected to building what they labeled the “monster on the median,” criticizing the project’s scale, cost and potential negative effects on traffic and safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The rate of U.S. inflation is primed to top 4% for the first time in three years — and the negative repercussions are likely to be felt for the rest of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
One of the study's most notable findings was that the negative effects on attention appeared regardless of a person's overall diet quality.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Like how negative numbers deserve empathy because no one should ever feel lower than zero.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing negative
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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