are depressing
- present progressive of depress.
Example Sentences
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Berkshire Hathaway is buying at a time when 6% mortgage rates are depressing housing activity and shares in the sector.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
“It’s easy to say they are depressing or bleak, but it’s not about that,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
“Every single day is different. I’m hearing many, many individual stories that are depressing, inspiring and uplifting all at the same time.”
From New York Times ● May 18, 2020
The numbers are as revealing as they are depressing.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2016
It is his virtues as a man and his vices as a poet that are depressing.
From Old and New Masters by Lynd, Robert