negative
Example Sentences
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The emergence of a mass upper middle class has had negative consequences for those lower down the income ladder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Apple reported negative earnings the year Jobs came back.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Andrew Percoco said he can see capex growing to between $25 billion and $35 billion and, at capex of $21 billion, estimates negative free cash flow of $8.4 billion for 2026.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
The war has also had a negative impact on consumer spending, with many people cutting back to essentials, which has reduced demand in sectors such as tourism, restaurants, and retailers other than groceries.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Joe was isolated in a special room with negative airflow, just in case he did have TB, which can spread in the air and is highly contagious.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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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