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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
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"We expect the economy to come to a standstill this quarter and next as the hit to households' real incomes from higher energy prices intensifies."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The U.K. economy contracted by 0.1% in April, marking its first decline since August, following a strong start to the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In the three months to April - which is generally seen as a less volatile measure - the ONS said the economy grew by 0.7% compared with the previous three-month period.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The economy could be facing a triple threat of persistent inflation, rate hikes and job losses.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Later I would learn that I had tapped into something called an expanding market economy.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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