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

In turn, he stopped short of calling a price trough, as “gold is continuing to see competition from buy and sell pressures.”

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

While shares rose following Elevance’s fourth-quarter earnings report in January, the company issued soft guidance for 2026, describing it as a trough year.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

All of those activities have been in a post-Covid trough because of elevated prices, higher interest rates and low consumer confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Tansy’d be standing smug in the front door, calling us cattle to the trough of knowledge.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck