Example Sentences

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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