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positively

[poz-i-tiv-lee, poz-i-tiv-lee] / ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv li, ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv li /


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Nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, including real estate and healthcare, traded positively on Tuesday despite the tech slide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some viewed him positively but others described him as volatile and insulting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Wall Street reacted positively to the data, signaling to analysts that Tango’s vopimetostat could become a late-stage pancreatic cancer program.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On the other hand, longer-duration Treasurys are likely to respond positively if the Fed ends up hiking rates, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

And despite the fact that Penelope was positively desperate to hear news of Simon or receive some sort of reply from Miss Mortimer, every single letter was addressed to Lady Constance Ashton.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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