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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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The athleisure company has coped with negative commentary and disappointing product launches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2025, the U.S. experienced negative net migration for the first time in over 50 years, with an estimated net loss of between 150,000 and nearly 300,000 people, according External link to the Census Bureau.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Imaging on Smith’s neck came back negative, though it’s unclear if he’ll play Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The SPX and VIX charts remain positive, but some negative signals could be confirmed from a couple of the internal indicators.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

And here she shook her head in a negative manner, studying me the whole time.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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