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unfavorable

[uhn-fay-ver-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl /


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One possibility is that male embryos produce distinctive proteins that can trigger an unfavorable maternal immune response following a viral infection.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, sales across its U.S. coffee business ticked up 2.7% to $1 billion, as volume and mix growth of 6.9% was partially offset by unfavorable net price realization of 4.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Bass has struggled with unfavorable ratings in the wake of the 2025 firestorm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

However, the macro backdrop remains unfavorable, marked by volatile oil prices, elevated bond yields, and expectations of higher interest rates that weigh on risk sentiment and diminish crypto appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

I asked him whether he thought there was any chance of overturning the verdict if it was unfavorable.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus


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