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economy

[ih-kon-uh-mee] / ɪˈkɒn ə mi /


ADJECTIVE
costing less to buy, make, or operate
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The Paris-based organisation of 38 member countries said its "conservative" estimate was based on disclosures by the biggest companies in the 15 sectors, which underpin entire segments of the global economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The data come as the U.S. economy has been stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” jobs environment, generally favoring those who have a job rather than those searching for one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Their model for business and the long-term development of their countries depends on a foundation of the Gulf being a stable hub for the global economy and safe for foreign investment.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

If the Iran conflict ends soon, she said, orders could see a sustained increase that bodes well for manufacturers and the broader economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But, I persisted, cautiously, and in somewhat different terms, this twenty billion dollars, or whatever it is, depends on the total economy of the United States.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin




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