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

True, but the glumness of said world is central to Hoover’s zeitgeisty appeal — a point she underlines a few beats later, Kenna insisting that the radio only ever plays depressing songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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

Ablakwa described the figures as "depressing and frightening," saying Ghana "cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

In Jesse-speak, “a little discouraging” meant profoundly depressing.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz