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depress

[dih-pres] / dɪˈprɛs /




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The new plants caused concerns that a supply glut was about to depress prices for the next two to five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

If Meta hits its 2026 capex target, it will have little operational cash flow remaining for share buybacks; curtailing that cash-return program could depress the stock price.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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

I even think depression is caused by thinking about things that depress you.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy