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depress

[dih-pres] / dɪˈprɛs /




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The United Arab Emirates’ departure, won’t change oil prices in the short term but is likely to depress them long-term.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The U.A.E.’s departure won’t do much to change oil prices in the short term, but in the long term, it’s likely to depress them.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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

Early estimates point to another healthy rate of growth, but the record 43-day shutdown in October and November could depress the final result.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

I loved looking at the trees more than anything at first, but after awhile even those started to depress me.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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