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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
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Official data shows Indonesia's economy expanding 5.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026, but economists have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the figure.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A spokeswoman for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bridge is crucial for the Michigan economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Those residing in ghetto communities were particularly ill equipped to adapt to the seismic changes taking place in the U.S. economy; they were left isolated and jobless.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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