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recession

noun as in reversal of action; reduction of business activity

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In June, Russia's Minister for Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov, warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

From BBC

The party has decided to embark on a blitz of policy announcements, after a year in which they have endured a recession in attention amid the boom in interest in Reform.

From BBC

Tech companies are cutting jobs in preparation for a possible recession, as well as anticipating efficiencies gained from artificial intelligence, said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at Oregon-based advisory services firm Enderle Group.

Behind Roberts' clear frustrations, however, is a sense of motivation and optimism for the future, despite his expectation that the country is heading towards an economic recession.

From BBC

Economists are warning about a severe recession and “stagflation.”

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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