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Which famous 1969 music festival continued despite adverse conditions involving rain and mud?

adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /


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Dr Kumar said that even a short-term exposure to extreme levels of particulate matter can have adverse health impacts.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Reports were voluntarily submitted by members of the public, consumers, healthcare professionals, and manufacturers, meaning that the database does not provide a complete record of everyone who experienced a possible adverse reaction.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

As I type, two studies and a clinical trial are ongoing to affirm how Shingrix may impact dementia, cardiovascular disorders, and major adverse cardiac events.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Hong lowers the price-to-earnings multiple applied to the stock, citing the adverse impact of higher interest rates and a stronger won on auto demand and export profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Georgie was not averse to inoculation, until he had an adverse reaction to the vaccine. affect/effect.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner


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