depressing

Example Sentences

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A temporary plant closure leaves U.S. ranchers with one less buyer for their cattle, depressing livestock prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“It’s so simple, but I think that’s what this landscape is giving me, constant awe in the midst of a really depressing world, and a tough year for the family.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

"This study is probably the most depressing project I've been involved with in my entire life," Amaral said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

"Then they decided to move us to another space off the same hallway, which was a little bigger, but just as disgusting - just as depressing."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

It was depressing, and I didn’t want Macy to have to see Grandpa like that.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence