depress
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Crucially, the oil benchmark would likely creep higher than global oil prices, which would discourage foreign buyers, depress exports and make more crude available to domestic markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Eventually, these strains could be enough to depress the economy, especially if interest rates keep rising.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
Outside of the alliance, the U.A.E. will now feel the freedom to ramp up quickly—which could depress oil prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
What’s more, high prices for oil and other commodities could depress consumer spending and force businesses to finally lay off lots of workers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Listen to the engine, depress the clutch, shift, gas, release, steer, check your mirrors, signal your turn, look twice for motorcycles.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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