recession
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He was a major architect of the Dodd-Frank Act, which created new regulatory bodies and tightened restrictions on banks in the wake of the 2008 Great Recession.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Starter homes that young families can more easily afford, which made up about 30% of the housing market before the Great Recession, now represent only 20% of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Since the Great Recession, the growth has largely come from U.S. births, and the median age of U.S.-born Latinos is about 21.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
There’s a lot in your favor: You retired early and made smart decisions, chief among them buying land and building a house during the Great Recession.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Uncle Brian and Dad'd left Driving and moved on to the Recession.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
Vocabulary lists containing recession
Western Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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East Asia - High School
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