depress
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Eventually, these strains could be enough to depress the economy, especially if interest rates keep rising.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
The conflict also threatens to depress the global economy, which could curb orders from regions around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The new plants caused concerns that a supply glut was about to depress prices for the next two to five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Higher gas prices, however, are likely to depress sales at other retailers in the coming months.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“Your polar bear facts are really starting to depress me.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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