downturn
noun
an act or instance of turning down or the state of being turned down.
downturns
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pluralof downturn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Compared to prior downturns in 2019 and 2022, when “supply moved ahead of demand,” this time is different, and that sustained demand could support the stock, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
To maintain an edge, the renter would have to invest consistently over the three-decade period and stay invested through downturns, which many people find difficult, Zandi noted.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Junk bonds advertise higher payouts, but their prices tend to plummet alongside stocks during economic downturns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
For retirees, bonds can serve as a liquidity cushion during equity market downturns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Although intermittent declines in economic activity persist as a problem in our enterprise system, recent downturns have been moderate and of short duration.
From State of the Union Address by Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower
