downturn
Example Sentences
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For workers who thought they would easily launch into a well-paying science career, the downturn has been especially harsh.
Regulators charged with protecting policyholders in market downturns are working to keep up.
More private-equity managers plan to sell minority stakes in the coming years, as the industry’s ongoing downturn drives firms to seek outside investment.
“A significant downturn in premiums across the board is very unlikely,” said Gerry Glombicki, a senior director in Fitch Ratings’ North American insurance group.
From MarketWatch
Chinese consumers, particularly in lower-tier cities, have grown far more cautious over the past two years as a prolonged property downturn weighs on household confidence.
From MarketWatch
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