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deflation

[dih-fley-shuhn] / dɪˈfleɪ ʃən /


NOUN
depreciation
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There was an audible buzz when a cluster of people were about to walk through, but then a sense of immediate deflation when it turned out merely to be John Thune or Chuck Schumer.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

It would not surprise me if Spurs score first for them to have a bit of hope but then Brighton will come back, and you can kind of see the deflation happening.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Economists warn a zero percent inflation target risks deflation, reduces monetary policy flexibility, and could lead to economic downturns.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Much more important than the wall-to-wall TV coverage of roadside bombs and body bags was the ongoing deflation of the dot-com bubble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"Sounds more like deflation," Bit grumbled under his breath, patting his pockets.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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