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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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Bristol Crown Court also heard Glowka, who grew up in Poland before moving to the UK in the early 1990s, had a recurrent depressive disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"Each day, every month, I am having those depressive thoughts, I am having those anxieties around everything", she explained.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

One bacterium in particular, Morganella morganii, has been linked in several studies to major depressive disorder.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

“I try not to think about it too much, because I feel like then you spiral down to that depressive ‘What are we going to do?’ kind of state,” explained Aragon of the restrictions.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

The added depressive effect of the organic phosphate may then be enough to precipitate acute symptoms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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