the economy

noun

: the system in one's country of producing, buying, and selling goods

People are worried about (the state of) the economy.

Examples of the economy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Democrats now hold a one-percentage-point lead over Republicans in terms of who voters trust more to handle the economy. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026

By a 15 percentage point margin, Democrats are considered the party that would better handle inflation and prices at a time when the cost of living and the economy are voters’ top concerns. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

High fuel and shipping prices have started to bleed out into other parts of the economy. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Overall, nearly two-thirds of voters (63%) say the administration has made the economy worse, compared with 52% in September 2025, including one-quarter of Republicans. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the economy

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