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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My students had spent weeks learning about the economy and monetary policy. — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 That concern for our family extends beyond the economy and immigration. — Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 The issue drew less attention this year, as concerns about affordability, immigration and the economy dominated much of the campaign. — MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 Their concerns about the economy, the border, public safety and their communities did not disappear because their party lost. — Peter Mattes, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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