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 growing number of Republicans worry the economy could drag the party down in the midterm elections.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
This lack of information was an enormous drag on the economy.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
When asked about Trump’s comments on Sunday, Bessent said that the administration was dealing with inflation issues leftover from the Biden administration and pointed to media coverage as a source of Americans’ view of the economy.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
And his approval rating in the economy is now down to 36 percent in our latest poll.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
This lack of information was an enormous drag on the economy.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
When asked about Trump’s comments on Sunday, Bessent said that the administration was dealing with inflation issues leftover from the Biden administration and pointed to media coverage as a source of Americans’ view of the economy.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
And his approval rating in the economy is now down to 36 percent in our latest poll.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
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 13 Dec. 2025.
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