recession
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In our 2026 economic outlook, we warned that recession fears could persist alongside rising prices.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
When recession hit, she "made ends meet" by working in a bar, then eventually took on a new job -- as a fighter.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Since then, the high-miles club has expanded through economic effects, including the recession of 2008-09 and pandemic shortages and hot inflation since 2020.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The marriage recession varies in scope and speed but is observable in nearly every country on earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Tony had a GED and had built a successful trucking company in Las Vegas, but it hadn’t survived the recession.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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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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