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 a month after Maduro’s capture, while some see reason for optimism in the economy and releases of political prisoners, the country remains on an uncertain path.
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Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Xi told Putin that Beijing would be more proactive in opening the economy, China Central Television reported.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
At the county level, staff previously predicted a budget deficit of $303 million, partly because Measure A was expected to bring in less revenue next fiscal year as the economy slowed and consumers spent less.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The survey found that young adults are most worried about the economy, especially in wealthy countries, where far fewer of their older peers express the same concerns.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Xi told Putin that Beijing would be more proactive in opening the economy, China Central Television reported.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
At the county level, staff previously predicted a budget deficit of $303 million, partly because Measure A was expected to bring in less revenue next fiscal year as the economy slowed and consumers spent less.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The survey found that young adults are most worried about the economy, especially in wealthy countries, where far fewer of their older peers express the same concerns.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the economy
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