downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The numbers behind the downturn Wine consumption has dipped to historic lows.
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Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The Directors Guild of America has voted to ratify a four-year contract intended to preserve members’ jobs amid a historic downturn in film and TV production.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Similarly, if there's a downturn in the economy, disposable incomes are less.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The numbers behind the downturn Wine consumption has dipped to historic lows.
—
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The Directors Guild of America has voted to ratify a four-year contract intended to preserve members’ jobs amid a historic downturn in film and TV production.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Similarly, if there's a downturn in the economy, disposable incomes are less.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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 29 Jun. 2026.
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