deflation
Example Sentences
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China has been battling a cycle of deflation stemming from overproduction and weak consumer demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Food inflation eased slightly to 3.4% from 3.5% a month earlier, while prices of non-food goods increased by 0.1% on year, swinging from deflation of 0.1% in Feburary, the report showed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
A 0% target leaves little room for error since even a minor shock could result in deflation, or falling prices—which is arguably more problematic than inflation.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Not everyone is on board with his deflation view, however.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
"Sounds more like deflation," Bit grumbled under his breath, patting his pockets.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing deflation
Economics
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Economics I
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American History - Middle School
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