adversely
adverb
ad·verse·ly
ad-ˈvərs-lē 
ˈad-ˌvərs-
: in an adverse manner : in a way that is bad or harmful
Determining which drugs—if any—may have interacted adversely with others is difficult.—
Nancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert Langreth
—often used with affectNancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert LangrethReductions in staffing are affecting the company adversely.
Taking a loan from your retirement account may adversely affect your retirement savings, but there are instances when taking such a loan makes sense.—Denise Appleby
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One thing that needs to change: town partisan politics are adversely affecting our town.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Police and local officials have shown little interest in proactively taking measures to enforce the law and curb this growing problem that adversely affects the quality of life for so many people each summer.
—Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2024
In contrast, eating certain foods regularly or in isolation can adversely affect diabetes control.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 22 June 2024
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Ravens helmet: This is it and nothing more?
—Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
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Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Police and local officials have shown little interest in proactively taking measures to enforce the law and curb this growing problem that adversely affects the quality of life for so many people each summer.
—Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2024
In contrast, eating certain foods regularly or in isolation can adversely affect diabetes control.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 22 June 2024
What happens in Yemen adversely affects Maryland families | GUEST COMMENTARY
5 things to know about this weekend’s extreme heat in Baltimore
Deteriorating public trust is a threat to democracy | GUEST COMMENTARY
Ravens helmet: This is it and nothing more?
—Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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