recession
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The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday the global economy was at risk of recession if the war continued and high energy prices persisted.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Zaitzeff: When we make investments, we run different scenarios: What if there is a recession?
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“I fear that if the situation continues like this—on the energy front and fuel oils—a severe recession will follow,” Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned recently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Later, as they discussed the price of the land, Edusco said, “Look, my brother. You won’t sell it at that price, nobody will buy. Ife esika ktta. The recession is biting everybody.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing recession
Western Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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East Asia - High School
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