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depression

[dih-presh-uhn] / dɪˈprɛʃ ən /




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“I can’t take the depression of the Knicks losing,” said Lavan, a 74-year-old finance executive from New Jersey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Oh Sun-hwa, a nurse who recommended the doll to Bang, said she had seen it significantly ease depression among seniors living alone.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Research also shows they may contribute to faster cognitive decline, a higher risk of depression, and an increased likelihood of falls.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And when Germany was caught up in the worldwide depression of the early 1930s, Germans were ready to blame the economic disaster that had overwhelmed them on the treaty’s demands.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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