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The phrase "a negative were" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to a hypothetical situation or condition, but it lacks proper context and structure.
Example: "If there were a negative impact on the project, we would need to address it immediately."
Alternatives: "a negative outcome" or "a negative effect".
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Once painted, the two strips of film, a positive and a negative, were combined in a film lab.
As I read through it, I couldn't disagree with any of his assessments of the show but everything he listed as a negative were things I loved about the show.
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A negative is our ability to score runs.
As Rohmer rapturously proves through the adventures of his quietly rebellious protagonist, the negative of a negative is a positive.
The Ministry of Justice refused to make this change in the defamation bill because "proving a negative is always difficult".
"For anybody to think of this as a negative is not thinking all the way through," Garber said.
"Amidst a negative was a positive.
So a negative was turned into a positive.
The only time it's a negative is when the side is picked for you.
The mere use of the word "progressive" as a negative is telling enough.
Then her prayer received a response: negative is sometimes a good thing.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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