depressed
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Non-verbal, biting and unable to sit still, her daughter Rachael, who had been diagnosed with autism, had slowly overwhelmed Martha leaving her desperate and depressed.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Another factor in the February report that could prove to be just a one-off: The winter was unusually cold and snowy, which may have depressed payrolls in sectors like leisure and dining.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The goal was to boost capital markets activity, depressed after the global financial crisis, by making it easier for small, high-growth companies to raise capital through IPOs.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Harsh winter weather, meanwhile, almost certainly depressed hiring in February, even if the government’s initial report didn’t show much sign of it.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
By August 1853, it was obvious to friends and family that Maggie Fox was depressed.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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