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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Without access to accurate data, climate science, immigration, education, and the economy could be adversely affected.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The company continues to face risks and uncertainties due to geopolitical instability and market volatility, which could adversely affect its search for a Business Combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Impact feedback helps executives adjust behaviors that may be adversely affecting their leadership effectiveness.
—Svetlana Dimovski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Sony, which is seeking monetary damages, also says that recent layoffs at CBS parent Paramount Global have adversely affected the units tasked with distributing, marketing and ad sales for the two game shows, further restricting CBS’ ability to hold up its end of the contract.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The company continues to face risks and uncertainties due to geopolitical instability and market volatility, which could adversely affect its search for a Business Combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Impact feedback helps executives adjust behaviors that may be adversely affecting their leadership effectiveness.
—Svetlana Dimovski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Sony, which is seeking monetary damages, also says that recent layoffs at CBS parent Paramount Global have adversely affected the units tasked with distributing, marketing and ad sales for the two game shows, further restricting CBS’ ability to hold up its end of the contract.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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