contraction

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Greg Simkins, a California based artist who often sold through Gallery 1988 under the name “CRAOLA,” says he’s felt the impact of the entertainment industry’s contraction firsthand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It takes a lot to push a large, diversified economy into a period of outright contraction that spreads across sectors and involves net employment losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

CVS Health plans to open about 60 stores in 2026, growing its footprint for the first time after years of contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That’s down sharply from $86.8 billion a year ago, but certainly not a contraction.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The labor pains rolled faster and stronger with each contraction.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper