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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This is not a choice between protecting the ocean and growing the economy.
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Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Maintaining too tight of a grip on the economy despite the liberalization plan may slow down inflows of foreign direct investment, a major focus of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Trump has also received mixed marks on his handling of the economy, which was a top issue to Latino voters and Americans at large last year.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Uncertain of the economy’s stability, people are being cautious with their money.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Maintaining too tight of a grip on the economy despite the liberalization plan may slow down inflows of foreign direct investment, a major focus of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Trump has also received mixed marks on his handling of the economy, which was a top issue to Latino voters and Americans at large last year.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Uncertain of the economy’s stability, people are being cautious with their money.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.
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