downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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Here’s the specific Cleveland-Cliffs stock data that concerns us
CLF stock has fared much worse than the benchmark S&P 500 index during several recent downturns.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But February’s downturn in Swiss watch exports also affected most top markets, with Japan slipping back to sixth place due to a 19 percent tumble.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
In Florida, however, there are also other issues playing into the downturn of some of the state's markets: homeowner association (HOA) fees are climbing, especially in the south, and property insurance premiums remain high, despite lawmakers' efforts to stabilize the sector.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
During severe economic downturns, the rate of shaken baby incidents rises, since research shows that social stressors often contribute.
—Lori Frasier, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But February’s downturn in Swiss watch exports also affected most top markets, with Japan slipping back to sixth place due to a 19 percent tumble.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
In Florida, however, there are also other issues playing into the downturn of some of the state's markets: homeowner association (HOA) fees are climbing, especially in the south, and property insurance premiums remain high, despite lawmakers' efforts to stabilize the sector.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
During severe economic downturns, the rate of shaken baby incidents rises, since research shows that social stressors often contribute.
—Lori Frasier, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downturn
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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