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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The announcement comes as polling shows Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and concerned about the cost of living.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The majority of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling inflation, tariffs, immigration and the economy, according to a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Less than a third of Americans believe the economy will be better in a year.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
However, threats to the economy remain, both domestically and internationally.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The majority of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling inflation, tariffs, immigration and the economy, according to a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Less than a third of Americans believe the economy will be better in a year.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
However, threats to the economy remain, both domestically and internationally.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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“The economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20economy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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