Example Sentences

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Deflationary pressures — with inflation hovering near 0.8% — have created a “wait and see” mentality.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Deflationary pressures persisted in China’s economy, with consumer prices in December declining 0.3%, a third consecutive month in decline, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Friday.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024