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subdued

[suhb-dood, -dyood] / səbˈdud, -ˈdyud /


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The firm previously said improvement would necessitate significant investment over the span of several years, while revenue growth remained subdued.

From Barron's

It cited subdued consumer sentiment and trade uncertainties as dragging on its performance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the rosier picture, the economy ministry noted that orders from some overseas markets had been week since early 2025 due to trade and geopolitical uncertainties, and are expected to remain subdued.

From Barron's

The pace of global economic growth is expected to pick up as well, while investors see inflationary pressures as remaining largely subdued.

From MarketWatch

The pace of global economic growth is expected to pick up as well, while investors see inflationary pressures as remaining largely subdued.

From MarketWatch