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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

“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

“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

In 2022, household consumption was lifted by multiple tailwinds, including job growth coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, vestiges of government stimulus in response to the pandemic-related downturn, and strong household balance sheets.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Some teachers blamed the erosion on the effects of the economic downturn in the oil patch, which had dealt Odessa a crippling blow.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger