In general, optimal negative development will be different for every type and grade of paper.

But he did lead the league by hitting 16 batters, which might not have been a negative development.

"There's been some negative developments that need to be put into the mix," he added.

Despite this negative development, average attendance stayed at the same level.

Then came a report of some negative development, causing a subsequent plunge in the share price.

Obviously it takes time even to slow down the negative development that is so rapidly on the increase.

Bearing all this in mind, there have been both positive and negative developments.

Have there been any positive or negative developments with regard to this?

Before that changes, there would probably have to be at least two negative developments.

It would seem to have been a negative development.