downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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This trajectory isn’t guaranteed, however, in the event of a dramatic financial downturn, county officials said.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
But her career took a downturn after she was cut from the group in 1976.
—Lauren Herstik, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Sill’s life began to take a downturn shortly after the disappointing debut of 1973’s Heart Food.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Imax’s revenues have climbed despite an industry downturn, a sign the strategy is paying off.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The 1990s arrived amidst the enduring aftermath of an economic downturn that had commenced in the preceding months.
—Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Mirroring the downturn in incidents, there have been fewer federal indictments each year.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2024
But the good times may not last, experts said, predicting a downturn in the coming months that could erase some of the gains.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2024
Like other circuits, AMC is grappling with a dramatic downturn at the box office so far this year because of delays due to the strikes.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
But her career took a downturn after she was cut from the group in 1976.
—Lauren Herstik, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Sill’s life began to take a downturn shortly after the disappointing debut of 1973’s Heart Food.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Imax’s revenues have climbed despite an industry downturn, a sign the strategy is paying off.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The 1990s arrived amidst the enduring aftermath of an economic downturn that had commenced in the preceding months.
—Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Mirroring the downturn in incidents, there have been fewer federal indictments each year.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2024
But the good times may not last, experts said, predicting a downturn in the coming months that could erase some of the gains.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2024
Like other circuits, AMC is grappling with a dramatic downturn at the box office so far this year because of delays due to the strikes.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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