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exhaustion

[ig-zaws-chuhn] / ɪgˈzɔs tʃən /


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"The subdued labor market, depressed confidence, meager real income growth, and exhaustion of pandemic-era excess savings all are starting to weigh on households," he warned.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Mental and physical exhaustion can make big swings seem like the answer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Some also seemed frail and were suffering from malaria, breathing difficulties and exhaustion, the authorities said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

As always, the final scene cuts to the bone, with Ms. Metcalf’s Linda presiding with emotional exhaustion over Willy’s grave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Luckily for her, every few hours the Babushkawoos complained and fussed themselves into exhaustion and fell asleep.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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