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But - as Canada's condominium market sinks to lows not seen in decades due to a series of market pressures - the value of these micro units is cratering faster than any others.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

But they hinted at Hezbollah’s ability to strike the offshore facility at a time when Lebanon’s economy is cratering.

From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2022

The season may not be over but it is cratering, just like so many past seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2021

At the same time as the economy is cratering and coronavirus’s death toll has surpassed the number of US troops killed in Vietnam, the stock market has rebounded from its March lows.

From The Guardian • May 1, 2020

Finally, by early 2007, the bank appears to realize that the subprime market is cratering even worse that it expects.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2013