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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
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While consumers say they aren’t thrilled about the economy, spending hasn’t fallen off a cliff, either.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

He said AI could increase the size of the global economy 20% to 30%, an impact that will be felt as more robots powered by AI are used across industries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The UK has seen years of weak growth, although the economy expanded by 1.2% in the first six months of this year, according to official figures.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

"Every single country needs to build infrastructure so that you can support your own local economy," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Yet these civil penalties, although not considered punishment by our courts, often make it virtually impossible for people who have been convicted of crimes to integrate into the mainstream society and economy upon release.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

"We have already announced unprecedented financial powers to English mayors so they can receive a share of income tax revenues to boost local economies and improve public services," they added.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

For others, rising yields reflect optimism that AI might, in fact, give economies new pep.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Champagne was speaking in Asheville, North Carolina, where finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies are gathered over two days of discussions ending Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Thriving national economies, after all, don’t need to borrow so much.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

The New Guineans readily integrated Austronesian chickens, dogs, and especially pigs into their food-producing economies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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