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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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Japan’s exports grew at a faster-than-expected pace in April, as a weak yen and resilient global demand offset the negative impact of Middle East tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“India’s capital account balance has gone negative for the first time in 30 years,” notes Rajeeb Pramanik, senior emerging markets strategist at BCA Research.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“The negative correlation between U.S. share prices and 10-year bond yields might not persist. However, for now, rising interest rates are quite negative for the equity market,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Yet as Euro 2024 progressed, Palmer being left sitting on the bench was viewed as an indicator of Southgate's negative approach.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“No, you were right. I was being really negative because it made it easier to leave if I hated Churchill, you know? And I didn’t want to rock the boat,” said George.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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