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downturn

[doun-turn] / ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn /


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It has since experienced a downturn as consumer demand weakened and in the face of greater competition from cheap Chinese rivals such as Shein.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

"Despite the fact that first quarter is typically a seasonal downturn, strong demand persisted due to expanded investments in AI infrastructure," SK hynix said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Guevara-Prete says the downturn caused her to lay off most of her eight employees, and ultimately, she found herself taking out a few ill-advised business loans with less-than-favorable interest rates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

After a downturn that had persisted for the past three years, executives from trucking firms like Old Dominion and J.B.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

She was an older woman—divorced, Jennifer thought—with her mouth set in a permanent downturn, as if she was suspicious of everything and everyone.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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