downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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That downturn means lower revenue from distribution and advertising.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive strategy to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses during market downturns, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Analysts who spoke to ABC News said the economy could dip into a downturn but the outlook remains uncertain.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Mason’s founding story begins in 2010, amid a construction downturn.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive strategy to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses during market downturns, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Analysts who spoke to ABC News said the economy could dip into a downturn but the outlook remains uncertain.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Mason’s founding story begins in 2010, amid a construction downturn.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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