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depressing

[dih-pres-ing] / dɪˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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Even more depressing was the fact that this situation was not unique to Britain, or to bats.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

“They feel really flat. They feel a little bit depressing in some instances.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Rebounding from dreadfully depressing injury news to knock out the NBA’s best rebounding team?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It wants to be wicked and outrageous but it’s really just dismal and depressing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

If I were alone right now, I’d probably play some depressing song and sing along.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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