regressive
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Just because something doesn’t fit into the regressive limitations of “good” and “bad” doesn’t mean that it has no worth.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Researchers believe these animals may have crossed temporary land bridges that appeared when sea levels fell during regressive phases of the proto-North Atlantic Ocean.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
One could argue that the burden should be shared more broadly than through a regressive tax on today’s workers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The reliance on sales taxes—10.55% in Seattle—is deeply regressive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
In so far as sleep is psychologically determined, it is a regressive phenomenon.
From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by John T. (John Thompson) MacCurdy
Vocabulary lists containing regressive
"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
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Government and the Economy, Sections 3–5
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State and Local Governments, Sections 5–6
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