depress
Example Sentences
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“This will extend the upgrade cycle and depress volumes.”
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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
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
She worries that if a company ends up hiring a worker on a lower wage, the practice will depress wages for everyone.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026
“Your polar bear facts are really starting to depress me.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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