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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Over long periods, markets reach new highs because businesses grow earnings, productivity improves, dividends increase, innovation continues and the economy expands. Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 It's all set against a years-long backdrop of Americans' bad ratings of the economy, and appears to have many questioning the broader system – or at least eyeing solutions unconstrained by the usual ideologies. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Dissatisfaction with the economy is one reason Democrats are bullish on their chances to take back control of Congress. ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Trump’s approval rating on the economy, once seen as among his strongest issues, has fallen throughout his time in office, from 40% in March 2025 to 32% in July, according to Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polling. Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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