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Discover LudwigThe phrase "negative for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in medical or diagnostic contexts to indicate the absence of a particular condition or disease.
Example: "The test results came back negative for any signs of infection."
Alternatives: "no evidence of" or "clear of".
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Both tested negative for Ebola.
All proved negative for anthrax.
"It's a negative for everybody".
All were negative for horsemeat.
Both tested negative for the virus.
"Negative for New Jersey," Mr. Christie replied.
Another brother, 15, tested negative for it.
So it's not all negative for him.
Pessimism is generally negative for incumbents.
That letter tested negative for anthrax.
The worker eventually tested negative for Ebola.
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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.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com