downturn
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Cyclical jobs may be rising now, but would also be disproportionately hurt in a downturn.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Academic research has pointed to a decline in business dynamism, abundant private funding, intangible-focused investing, regulatory costs, and other factors behind the downturn in IPOs.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
After dropping just eight games in his Roland Garros opener against Clement Tabur, Sinner was in similarly commanding form against Cerundolo, leading 6-3 6-2 5-1 before suffering a dramatic physical downturn.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
One reason: as inflation surged in 2022, a sharp downturn in sentiment wasn’t followed by big, negative changes in consumer behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In 1988, amid a devastating oil downturn, the hotel closed and remained shuttered for years.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing downturn
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 14
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Games of Deception
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"The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century," Vocabulary from Chapter 14
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