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is depressing

  • present progressive of depress (3rd person singular).

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A glut of corn and soybeans is depressing prices, leading to steep losses for row-crop farmers.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

The problem for Berkshire is that the potential sale of all or part of its stake in the company is depressing Kraft Heinz stock as investors fear a big overhang of shares.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

“This is depressing and will continue until we have more severe illnesses reported that scare people,” said John Korslund, a retired U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2025

Others are of the opinion that it is depressing, demoralising and counterproductive.

From Science Daily Apr. 2, 2024

But the thought of this dress is depressing to me now.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood