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recession

[ri-sesh-uhn] / rɪˈsɛʃ ən /


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"The UK alone has lost over 100 since 2024, and I expect the impending recession and fuel shortage issues will add to that this summer."

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

She advances the argument that previously demand for U.S. government debt was countercyclical and bolstered the dollar in times of recession or risk asset turbulence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Global growth forecast is trimmed slightly, but it no longer warns of a prolonged war triggering a world recession.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Shriver used her time in Sacramento to revamp the state history museum, build the world’s largest Women’s Conference and launch a program during the recession to provide low-income working families with financial resources.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

About a week after the lightning strike, the economy was struck by recession.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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