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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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Sentiment is negative among analysts in the cryptocurrency space, but the situation isn’t necessarily catastrophic, says Nigel Green of deVere Group in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But what had been a positive narrative for Oracle has become a negative.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Either way, Stutzman said, “I expect we’re in for a very negative campaign.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"And I've never seen negative consequences of it".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The press was sometimes negative enough to cause those around Bobby to revise their opinion of him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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