adverse

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For those who took it in combination and were hospitalized with an adverse health effect, the total jumped from 40 in 2015 to 549 last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s a news-based index that measures “the threat, realization and escalation of adverse events associated with wars, terrorism and any tensions among states and political actors that affect the peaceful course of international relations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Simon Buchen SC said Roberts-Smith's case was "unusual" because some of the allegations had already been heard in a court, which handed down "adverse findings".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The IMF warns that current market resilience to the Middle East conflict should not be taken at face value, as a longer war could trigger adverse reactions.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

On the contrary, it is completely subject to Fortune, not having the virtue that defends it faithfully in adverse times.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli