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depressing

[dih-pres-ing] / dɪˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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J. Henry Waugh is a middle-aged accountant who lives alone in a depressing apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Can you talk about why art that deals with depressing and scary situations can actually make us feel happier at times?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

As they exit the workforce, their pay dips sharply, depressing the average inflation-adjusted disposable personal income.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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

It was depressing to hear, but the truth finally came out about him.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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