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as in slumps
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawals
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recessions
For example, the 10 best trading days by percentage gain for the S&P 500 over the past three decades all occurred during recessions, often in close proximity to the worst days, according to a Wells Fargo analysis published earlier this year.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Nonetheless, even relatively small rises in unemployment have often bought recessions historically.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In contrast to past recessions, Americans didn’t stop buying when the pandemic cratered the economy.
—Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 21 Dec. 2021
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Nonetheless, even relatively small rises in unemployment have often bought recessions historically.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In contrast to past recessions, Americans didn’t stop buying when the pandemic cratered the economy.
—Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 21 Dec. 2021
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“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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