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nadir

[ney-der, ney-deer] / ˈneɪ dər, ˈneɪ dɪər /


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The three major tech-focused sectors—information technology, consumer discretionary, and communications services—have all booked solid gains over the past five days and have led the market higher since its March 30 nadir.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

For investors hoping that this year’s stock-market pullback has already reached its nadir, BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky has some bad news.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The overkill hits its nadir when the Bride repeatedly wails the survivors’ hashtag, “Me too!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Turnout has ticked upward from its nadir in the 1990s, but around one in every three Americans never vote in presidential elections.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Agent Jones had lived through a lot in his years with the agency, but tonight marked the absolute nadir.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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