depressed
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We heard from several asylum seekers who said they'd been encouraged by advisers they were paying to bring their claim to visit a GP and pretend they were depressed.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Another factor in the February report that could prove to be just a one-off: The winter was unusually cold and snowy, which may have depressed payrolls in sectors like leisure and dining.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
“Mom was sick like this before. She was depressed before.”
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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