inversely
adverb
in·verse·ly
ˈin-ˌvərs-lē 
(ˌ)in-ˈvərs-
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
varies inversely
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Bond yields move inversely to prices and represent the change in borrowing costs for a government — also indicating long-term investor confidence in the economy.
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 July 2024
However, inversely, NOAA also forecasts a below-average year for the Central Pacific, with a 50% chance of seeing a below-average number of tropical cyclones.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2024
When the Fed lowers rates, bond yields will fall but bond prices will rise because the two are inversely related.
—Medora Lee, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Its consumption is correlated with greater risk of some cancers, especially prostate cancer, but is inversely associated with the risk of colorectal cancer.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 May 2024
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 July 2024
However, inversely, NOAA also forecasts a below-average year for the Central Pacific, with a 50% chance of seeing a below-average number of tropical cyclones.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2024
When the Fed lowers rates, bond yields will fall but bond prices will rise because the two are inversely related.
—Medora Lee, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Its consumption is correlated with greater risk of some cancers, especially prostate cancer, but is inversely associated with the risk of colorectal cancer.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 May 2024
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inversely
adverb
in·verse·ly
ˈin-ˌvərs-lē
(ˈ)in-ˈvərs-lē
1
: in an inverse order or manner
2
: in the manner of inverse variation
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