depress

Example Sentences

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It is a thoroughly depressing and bleak conclusion to what is so often depicted as a time of expectation, of excitement even, and hope.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the depressed smartphone market remains a concern.

From Barron's

Common throughout the show is the juxtaposition of art that holds out optimistic visions of technology’s possibilities with works that put forward more depressing perspectives about the harms it can entail.

From The Wall Street Journal

FedEx can typically offset higher energy prices with fuel surcharges, but higher shipping costs can still depress freight demand.

From Barron's

She told us that Marlene needed her to be there with her as much as possible, that she had been off her food and depressed ever since her mother had died.

From Literature