depress

Example Sentences

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That does sort of artificially depress the average personal saving rate.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Higher gas prices, however, are likely to depress sales at other retailers in the coming months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

FedEx can typically offset higher energy prices with fuel surcharges, but higher shipping costs can still depress freight demand.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

“Maybe ... I mean, not to depress you or anything, but maybe he wrote them for someone else and mailed them—” “VAN HOUTEN!”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green