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"have adverse effects" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means that something has negative or harmful consequences. Example: Smoking can have adverse effects on one's health, such as an increased risk of lung cancer. Note: Another common phrase with a similar meaning is "have a negative impact" or "have negative consequences."
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None, however, said the exercise would have adverse effects.
Chips Deep-fried foods have adverse effects on health.
"About 50% of patients seeing a chiropractor have adverse effects, which is staggering," said Ernst.
But even losing the capacity to see colours can have adverse effects.
Polychlorinated biphenyls have adverse effects on various organs including bone.
Oil spills have adverse effects on the environment and economy.
Besides its worrying environmental aspects, it could have adverse effects on income distribution.
That may make it more potent and less likely to have adverse effects.
One caveat: some soy products contain estrogen-like chemicals that could have adverse effects.
It also results in a highly sugary solution rich in fructose which can, in excess, have adverse effects on health.
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Loans taken against a life insurance policy can have adverse effects if not managed properly.
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