downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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Since the fourth generation was unveiled in 2016, annual sales have remained a mystery, a wicked downturn one year, a surprising surge in sales the next year.
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
The Hill/Decision Desk HQ’s polling average also shows a downturn for the Democratic nominee.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
For one, Chanel has managed to buck the downturn that much of the luxury sector faces.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 25 Oct. 2024
The production downturn has forced some industry insiders to reconcile with the impact of the most recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA deals, which structure yearly minimum raises to match inflation.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
The Hill/Decision Desk HQ’s polling average also shows a downturn for the Democratic nominee.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
For one, Chanel has managed to buck the downturn that much of the luxury sector faces.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 25 Oct. 2024
The production downturn has forced some industry insiders to reconcile with the impact of the most recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA deals, which structure yearly minimum raises to match inflation.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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