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Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire, beginning with her absence from the city, has had a long-lasting, negative impact on voters’ opinions of her, with polls repeatedly showing high unfavorability ratings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The margin should be supported by strong pricing and mix in the quarter, more than offsetting the negative impact from inflation and volume decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
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- adverse effect
- the bad part
- a losing proposition
- harmful consequence
- unwanted baggage
Possible Antonyms
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- an added bonus
- upside
- a win-win
- positive effect
- a net positive
