depress

Example Sentences

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In turn, he anticipates that higher-for-longer interest rates would depress the price of gold.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Early estimates point to another healthy rate of growth, but the record 43-day shutdown in October and November could depress the final result.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

She worries that if a company ends up hiring a worker on a lower wage, the practice will depress wages for everyone.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

They also will depress oil prices as sanctions disappear and production in those snakebit economies recovers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

“Oh,” said Eloise, “what’s the use of talking? Let’s drop it. I’ll just depress you. Shut me up.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger