adversely

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Recent Examples of adversely Nothing in this Act shall be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise adversely affect the right to vote of any person registered to vote under the law of any State or political subdivision. JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025 Air China and China Southern said the decision would adversely affect a substantial number of passengers in the United States and China. CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025 Brewer’s practice participation was limited all week with a pectoral injury but indicated the injury isn’t adversely affecting him. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, romance might be suddenly and adversely affected. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adversely
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Adverb
  • Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Cook explained that some restaurants are underperforming and negatively impacting the brand and franchisee profitability.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • For Earle-Sears, only 37 percent view her favorably, while 44 percent view her unfavorably.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Those are basically two of the best tours of all time, and critics often compared Dylan’s tour to them unfavorably.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversely. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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