adverse change

collocation in English

meaningsofadverseandchange

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adverse
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈæd.vɜːs/us
/ædˈvɝːs/
having a negative or harmful effect ...
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change
noun
uk
/tʃeɪndʒ/us
/tʃeɪndʒ/
the act of becoming different, or the result of something ...
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(Definition ofadverseandchangefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofadverse change

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Yesterday, we made it clear once again that we would not accept anadversechangein the abatement.
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The reason for thisadversechangeis apparently to accelerate the rate at which ships are changed from coal- and oil-burning to diesel-engined ships.
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There was, therefore, anadversechangein the terms of trade compared with the favourable movement of the previous two months.
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All this applies notably to change affecting people's livelihoods, especially, of course,adversechange.
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Our social and economic policies must ensure that the countryside does not suffer fromadversechange.
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He has not mentioned any newadversechangeof circumstances.
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We know, of course, that it will cause anadversechangeof £50 million a year in the balance of payments.
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We must guard against the contingency of futureadversechange.
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Does she agree that anadversechangein the regime when oil prices are at an all-time low could threaten both the home market and export opportunities for those businesses?
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Investigate carefully before granting a line of credit; once granted, there being noadversechangein your client's financial condition, fulfill your promise.
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Each merger agreement that contains such a clause has a different definition of what, in its particular context, constitutes a materialadversechange.
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A diverse or deep gene pool gives a population a higher chance of surviving anadversechangein conditions.
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When the acquiring party cites the occurrence of a materialadversechangeto refuse to complete a merger or acquisition, litigation may ensue.
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Oral administration of an aqueous extract at various concentrations showed no acute toxicity in rats and noadversechangein behavior; suggesting that it may be safe for pharmacological uses.
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We must, however, also take into account the possibility that adverse changes in the climate added to the stress from human-induced deforestation and soil erosion.
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Jacobsen et al. (2004) observed that declines in hemoglobin levels during chemotherapy treatment were associated with adverse changes in cognitive functioning.
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The offer was not taken up because of adverse changes in market circumstances.
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She attributed various adverse changes in teeth, bone and soft tissues to fluoride.
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In those extremely difficult circumstances, it is vital to avoid adverse changes in the international trading framework.
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