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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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After a largely negative day in U.S. stocks on Monday, there was limited relief when President Donald Trump said he would delay a planned attack on Iran.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The only thing growing faster than the artificial-intelligence industry may be Americans’ negative feelings about it—as former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt saw on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Initial blood tests for Ebola were negative as they test for more common species.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

And the government was so sure it was going to get a negative ruling that the it actually asked to withdraw the investigation before the ruling came down.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

“There aren’t any negative numbers in Mr. Dewey’s library classification system,” explained Elliott Schilpp.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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