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downturn

[doun-turn] / ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn /


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But it has since been replaced by a less lucrative arrangement, against the backdrop of a broader downturn across the entertainment industry.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Evergrande's 2021 default and the 2024 liquidation order by a Hong Kong court have become emblematic of the broader downturn in China's once-mighty property sector.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

The music-flavored drama, which premiered in 2012, starred Connie Britton as country star Rayna Jaymes, whose career was on the downturn at the same time Barnes was climbing the charts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Back to my question: If I sell $1,000 worth of stock now, wouldn’t I essentially be locking in my gains, just like selling during a market downturn would mean locking in my losses?

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

She was an older woman—divorced, Jennifer thought—with her mouth set in a permanent downturn, as if she was suspicious of everything and everyone.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

James has been making content for almost six years, and he said he’s seen influencers come and go after market upturns and downturns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

One of the Fed's key jobs is to keep inflation near 2%, a level policymakers say keeps prices stable, supports steady economic growth, and helps prevent deeper downturns.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Shah said about 40% of Perigold customers each year are new to Wayfair, and it is usually someone who is more affluent and resilient to economic downturns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Each attempt went bust when global economic downturns cratered the semiconductor market and sent chip prices plummeting.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

Although intermittent declines in economic activity persist as a problem in our enterprise system, recent downturns have been moderate and of short duration.

From State of the Union Address by Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower




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