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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

Without any negative information, a starting credit score could be in the “good” range, and then whether it moves up over time to “very good” or “exceptional” will be up to the new adult.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, there is room for coalition building, not just old-school negative politics.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Nathan knew that Uncle Jet’s negative emotions were being amplified by the Ash Being.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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