depressing
Example Sentences
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It is a thoroughly depressing and bleak conclusion to what is so often depicted as a time of expectation, of excitement even, and hope.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
A temporary plant closure leaves U.S. ranchers with one less buyer for their cattle, depressing livestock prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
“It’s so simple, but I think that’s what this landscape is giving me, constant awe in the midst of a really depressing world, and a tough year for the family.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
"This study is probably the most depressing project I've been involved with in my entire life," Amaral said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
The fate of the universe in either cosmology may seem a little depressing, but we may take solace in the time scales involved.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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