as in depressed
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Rising costs of components, supply chain constraints, and weaker consumer demand that are all partly linked to the Iran war have depressed smartphone sales in much of the continent, resulting in the slowest growth of shipments to Africa in two years, research firm Omdia said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026 -
Tax revenues have been depressed by businesses struggling even after the fighting paused.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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This blunt cut by stylist Shaylee Blatz plays up thickness but doesn't look weighed down.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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For a merger already weighed down by debt and foreign interest concerns, that real money is a big deal.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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One’s troubled and remembers it as being the huddling spot for a UFO cult, the other has a different take.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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His center has specialized in offering spiritual healing for priests troubled by various difficulties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That worried Huang, who fears a Chinese rival, and White House officials, who believe Chinese dependence on non-frontier American chips is the best way to ensure a lead in AI.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Some experts have worried that their use even in a learning context could stunt development.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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Christopher Lambert, Pendley’s uncle, said he was saddened by her death.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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And they’ll be saddened to learn that the long-time catcher has died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Getty Images Thierry Henry was concerned by how many Arsenal players collapsed to the turf in dismay in the aftermath of Aston Villa’s late winner against them last Saturday.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Your healthcare provider can discuss your blood pressure values and whether you should be concerned.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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The equation got down to 29 required from two overs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Over the 2020 holiday season, Josh got down on one knee and proposed to his high school sweetheart.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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When that income stream is smaller, less secure, or more burdened by caregiving obligations, the optimal portfolio tilts toward safety.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The rave has become a meeting place for soldiers on leave who no longer recognize themselves in their quiet lives, wounded veterans, civilians burdened by guilt, and young adults who know their days are numbered before mobilization.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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