trough

Example Sentences

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Since the Middle East conflict started, the S&P 500’s drop to its trough was 7.9%, the head of Research notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But its pullback follows an astonishing gain of more than 135% from its Liberation Day trough to its February peak, adding around $2.3 trillion in market value along the way.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In February, Amazon’s forward valuation as a multiple of Ebitda — or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — reached a trough of 10.36.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

That trough can be a brutal journey from the highs of inflated expectations where money and excitement are flowing into what might be possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Cautiously Templeton pulled himself up over the edge of the trough.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White