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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
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Research indicates that highly skilled immigrants have bolstered the U.S. economy, where over half of the founders of startups valued over $1 billion were born overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"We are not closing our economy," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

If the World Cup helps quicken the pace of moves to de-escalate, there could be a material impact on energy prices, supplies and the world economy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Their biodegradable nature could allow the technology to fit into a broader circular economy model, reducing waste while continuing to provide value after the beads are retired from carbon capture use.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The entire economy was premised on its stability, and its stability in turn depended on house prices continuing to rise.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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