depressing
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Like “The Man in the High Castle” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” before it, our depressing reality erased the distance between us and its fantasy.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The Bank of Japan’s prime rate remains at 0.75%, depressing bond yields that might suck more capital in.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
He says he understands their melancholy, as he finds Christmas depressing and annually looks forward to its end.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The narrative around Lululemon had been depressing in different ways leading up to the appointment of O’Neill, who takes the helm on on Sept. 8.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
There wasn’t even any warning—one step, the path was just dark and depressing, but the next brought Jack to a sudden halt.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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