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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
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WASHINGTON—At a recent gathering of tech executives and lawmakers, David Sacks pitched artificial intelligence as a driving force of the U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

At least for now, Islamabad has taken advantage of its relationships in key capitals, including Washington, Beijing, Tehran and Riyadh, to pause a conflict that threatened the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran's apparent willingness to re-open the Strait now suggests that some of the pressures that have mounted on the global economy over the past month may start to ease.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Those previous crises tipped the economy into stagflation and recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The terrifying economy was discouraging enough, but so too were reports of the unfinished character of the fair.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson