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depressing

[dih-pres-ing] / dɪˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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The Bank of Japan’s prime rate remains at 0.75%, depressing bond yields that might suck more capital in.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He is the principal conductor and music director of the Metropolitan Opera, which earlier this month finished a season so depressing that even long-in-the-tooth opera-goers can’t remember its like.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The narrative around Lululemon had been depressing in different ways leading up to the appointment of O’Neill, who takes the helm on on Sept. 8.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Then I burp and say, “That sounds like a really depressing song.”

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott




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