depressing
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Earlier, solicitor Nicola Ryan-Donnelly, from law firm Fletcher's, which is representing 22 of the injured and traumatised children, said the findings were "disturbing and frankly depressing".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Can you talk about why art that deals with depressing and scary situations can actually make us feel happier at times?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
As they exit the workforce, their pay dips sharply, depressing the average inflation-adjusted disposable personal income.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
A temporary plant closure leaves U.S. ranchers with one less buyer for their cattle, depressing livestock prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
They were the most depressing group of people Yossarian had ever been with.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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