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aversion

[uh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / əˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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Leaders of Western democracies mostly strive to project humility, relatability, and an aversion to corruption; the government is multibranched and by the people, after all.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Waldman said a particular concern with DSA members is what he called their aversion to compromise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Loss aversion, sunk-cost fallacy and herd behavior — all of it kicks in during a drawdown.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

—Sterling fell on risk aversion due to Iran war tensions and fears about a leadership challenge for U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Sometimes his reading was to blame, sometimes his ponytail, sometimes his aversion to sports.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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