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Since the late 1990s, a succession of governments have tried to turn deflation into inflation.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
For the month, prices held flat, as falling energy prices countered a 1% leap in foods — their highest jump since February — and resulted in overall goods deflation.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
Consumer electronics also continually improve in quality, a dynamic that statisticians equate to deflation but which may only be apparent on paper and not at the store.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Lately, there’s increasing chatter among aesthetic doctors on social about the true impact of volume loss on the aging face, with some surgeons arguing that deflation has been overemphasized—and, thus, fillers overused—when, in fact, tissue laxity and descent tend to be greater contributors.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
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William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
For the month, prices held flat, as falling energy prices countered a 1% leap in foods — their highest jump since February — and resulted in overall goods deflation.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
Consumer electronics also continually improve in quality, a dynamic that statisticians equate to deflation but which may only be apparent on paper and not at the store.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Lately, there’s increasing chatter among aesthetic doctors on social about the true impact of volume loss on the aging face, with some surgeons arguing that deflation has been overemphasized—and, thus, fillers overused—when, in fact, tissue laxity and descent tend to be greater contributors.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflation
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Champagne sales have also been under pressure, with recent reports highlighting a downturn tied to a global luxury slowdown.Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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De Beers’s revenues sank 21% in the first half of this year, compared with the same period last year, and that downturn came after a steep drop in 2023.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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The crossword group also had less shrinkage in the brain's hippocampus and cortex regions.18 Try Tai Chi Tai chi is an exercise routine that originated in China and is based on martial arts.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
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Food Waste Reduction And Sustainability Food waste is a major industry challenge, with 30% of food produced for consumption lost to inventory shrinkage each year.Shangyan Li, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Valuation Conundrum Despite the slump in megacap stock prices, many of these companies are carrying valuations that are higher than historical averages.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
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On Wall Street, financial firm Baird has downgraded McDonald’s stock rating, citing a slump in sales tied to the E. coli outbreak.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
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Gauthier, who was mayor during most of the period in which the city achieved its historic drop in violent crime, believes East Palo Alto’s collaborative approach to crime reduction could be scaled up district-wide.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Gold prices tend to rise in anticipation of a conflict, but when action takes place, the price remains the same or decreases.Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The difference between getting a good night’s sleep and a bad one is a decrease from 100% to 60% in the brain's ability to retain new facts.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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That in turn pushes prices lower and causes a further diminution in liquidity supply.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The same diminution is currently happening to the composition of an opening paragraph with a clear thesis statement.Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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The infant in Mary’s arms looks both heavy and lighter than air; his plump left leg reacts with flowy pink cloth to create movement that is also a palpable sag.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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But Devara: Part 1 nevertheless sags because none of the other characters have enough meat to them.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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The Chinese ruling party's past anxieties over regime security played a significant role in the rapid deterioration of the bilateral relationship.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The deterioration in Volkswagen’s prospects point to worsening conditions in the private sector in Germany.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Deflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflation. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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