depressing
Example Sentences
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"It's depressing… we've been in war for two and a half years and this just feels like another round," she sighs.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
As they exit the workforce, their pay dips sharply, depressing the average inflation-adjusted disposable personal income.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
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
"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 see how little food they were able to get.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Vocabulary lists containing depressing
The Dead and the Gone
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