contraction

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This relies on an International Monetary Fund estimate of a 6.1% Iranian economic contraction in 2026, which they call conservative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Global oil demand is now expected to move into contraction instead of growth this year, the IEA said in its report, noting that the Iran war has ”thoroughly upended” the global outlook for oil consumption.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Oil exporting nations in the Gulf are likely to see a sharp slowdown in economic growth or even a contraction this year, according to IMF forecasts.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Our most significant accomplishment was restoring our health plan to a sustainable path after facing severe pressure from industry contraction and runaway healthcare cost inflation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When he had talked with me a little, he said to Mrs. Pocket, with a rather anxious contraction of his eyebrows, which were black and handsome, “Belinda, I hope you have welcomed Mr. Pip?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens