Example Sentences

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That stemmed from the perception among Mexican Americans that “braceros,” a term used to describe temporary agricultural workers from Mexico, were depressing wages for U.S. citizens.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024

Several vehicles honked as they passed along Wilshire Boulevard; it was unclear if drivers were depressing their horns in support — or disgust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Strachan also argued that state-level police reforms regulating use of force and vehicular pursuits were depressing traffic enforcement.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2022

Fizzing with attitude and humour, it stood out in a year where the UK's biggest-selling singles were depressing ballads like Unchained Melody and Nothing Compares 2U.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2022

Weekdays, in Pentonville, were depressing enough; but Sundays were depressing beyond words, though nobody seemed to think so but myself.

From Peter Ibbetson by Du Maurier, George