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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On the other hand, some argue that Fed officials spoke too frequently about the economy in the past. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 Remittances from abroad help anchor the economy, accounting for nearly a third of the gross domestic product. Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 A lot can happen in 100 days, but this escalation has meant a hit on the economy again. ABC News, 26 July 2026 Aspen’s population declined by half after the silver crash, and the economy of the Roaring Fork valley turned to farming and ranching. John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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