cycle

Example Sentences

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There is nothing innate to human psychology or inherent in modern economies that indicates recessions are part of an inevitable business cycle, he writes in his new book, Recession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"I just feel like some things might get more expensive, which is unfortunate, and then the cycle just continues."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Higher energy costs, higher interest rates and shifting economic paradigms from the AI-investment cycle are creating both winners and losers that the credit markets struggle to discount adequately.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

At the start of the year, economists and investors widely believed the Fed would opt for a few more rate cuts in 2026, continuing the easing cycle that began in late 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“We can only help those who want to help themselves, Nathan. Some people are stuck in a cycle and they will always be stuck.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young