depressed

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The goal was to boost capital markets activity, depressed after the global financial crisis, by making it easier for small, high-growth companies to raise capital through IPOs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Harsh winter weather, meanwhile, almost certainly depressed hiring in February, even if the government’s initial report didn’t show much sign of it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

But many are hesitant to strike deals at today’s depressed prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He also told them he was depressed because she had died and his kids were “going through stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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 "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo