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The phrase "a negative note" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a pessimistic or unfavorable aspect of a situation or message.
Example: "While the report had many positive findings, it ended on a negative note regarding the budget constraints."
Alternatives: "a pessimistic tone" or "an unfavorable aspect".
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A negative note from JP Morgan has not helped.
He started this campaign on a negative note".
On Tuesday a negative note from Liberum did the damage.
Overall the market ended the week on a negative note.
Once again, a good day ends on a negative note.
Enterprise Inns is among the leading fallers after a negative note from analysts at UBS.
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The goal secured a 10th successive win in Europa League competition for Atletico but there was an negative note with Tiago's dismissal.
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Last week's gains were impressive for a bear market rally, even though the week started on a rather negative note.
Shares of HSBC slumped in London trading after analysts from Morgan Stanley released a startlingly negative note challenging the notion that HSBC was one of the world's most stable banks.
Stocks are expected to open on a slightly negative note this morning, depressed by weakness in S&P futures ahead of the opening of New York trading at 9 30 AM EST.
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