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downturn

[doun-turn] / ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn /


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That could have consequences down the road, since selling during a downturn can mean missing out on a recovery.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It also deployed 39% fewer energy-storage products than expected, showing an unexpected downturn after two quarters of growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“If we do see a downturn in the economy, it would not be surprising to see remote workers be let go first,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. job growth blew past expectations last month, a resilient rebound that defied concerns about a pending downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She was an older woman—divorced, Jennifer thought—with her mouth set in a permanent downturn, as if she was suspicious of everything and everyone.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English