depression
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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
"When people hear the word depression, many people think it simply means feeling sad," he said.
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
“I have depression, but don’t worry! I’m going to start seeing a therapist,” I explain as they both gasp in surprise.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Vocabulary lists containing depression
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