depressing
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As they exit the workforce, their pay dips sharply, depressing the average inflation-adjusted disposable personal income.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Common throughout the show is the juxtaposition of art that holds out optimistic visions of technology’s possibilities with works that put forward more depressing perspectives about the harms it can entail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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
Besides the fact that it was flat-out gross, it was also depressing.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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