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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Those areas included housing, education, water rights, the economy, public safety, etc.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
But overall, the economy blossomed in the mid to long term.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
That’s the biggest increase since March 2022, when the economy was recovering from pandemic restrictions.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
But the economy hasn't stalled out, in part because of that disconnect between the top and bottom halves of the population.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 May 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
But overall, the economy blossomed in the mid to long term.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
That’s the biggest increase since March 2022, when the economy was recovering from pandemic restrictions.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
But the economy hasn't stalled out, in part because of that disconnect between the top and bottom halves of the population.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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