anemic
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A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Falling sales have also contributed to an anemic share price, which went as low as $17 in March before making a slight rebound.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Still, Scott plays him as such an anemic, cold-blooded creep that it’s impressive “Hokum” gets us rooting for his survival when the people he’s offended would just as soon see him burned at the stake.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
That’s because companies that are aggressively repurchasing their shares can sometimes hide their anemic revenue growth, which in turn reduces the likelihood that they can significantly increase their dividends in ensuing years.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
For example, all the iron in your blood which stops you from being anemic was made in a star.
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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