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downturn

[doun-turn] / ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn /


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Morgan Stanley isn’t worried about that potential downturn given the state of data-center spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley isn’t worried about that potential downturn given the state of data-center spending.

From Barron's • 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

Private equity’s fundraising downturn began in early 2022 when the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, causing dealmaking to grind to a halt.

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