the economy
noun
: the system in one's country of producing, buying, and selling goods
People are worried about (the state of) the economy.
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But over the long term, inflation and a lack of foreign investments pose threats to the economy.
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Consumers spend more money on federal holidays Contrary to Trump’s comments, businesses across the economy don’t shut down entirely on federal holidays: Plenty of workers, including emergency responders, retail and transportation workers, continue to work on such days.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
In April, Maduro granted himself sweeping emergency powers aimed at consolidating control over the economy, citing the need to protect Venezuela from the escalating global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Putin painted an optimistic picture of the economy, citing 1.5% growth in early 2025 and a drop in inflation to 9.6%.
—Amanda Castro
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Consumers spend more money on federal holidays Contrary to Trump’s comments, businesses across the economy don’t shut down entirely on federal holidays: Plenty of workers, including emergency responders, retail and transportation workers, continue to work on such days.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
In April, Maduro granted himself sweeping emergency powers aimed at consolidating control over the economy, citing the need to protect Venezuela from the escalating global trade conflict triggered by U.S. tariffs.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Putin painted an optimistic picture of the economy, citing 1.5% growth in early 2025 and a drop in inflation to 9.6%.
—Amanda Castro
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the economy
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“The economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20economy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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