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depression

[dih-presh-uhn] / dɪˈprɛʃ ən /




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"No one died, but the entire crew slipped into depression after that. It was a life-changing experience, unimaginably scary," he said.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The Panic of 1873 had sparked the worst depression in U.S. history to date, and three years later the nation had yet to recover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

"I was given the diagnosis of depression," New Jersey's Tom Kean said in remarks after returning to work on Tuesday.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The firing was not only a great loss for her students and the community, but it also caused her psychological harm, including anxiety and depression, Kil’s attorneys argue in the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In the depression caused by the sagging of the floor, pieces of animals manifested themselves, the head of a crow, mummified hands which might have once been parts of monkeys.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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