as in profitable
yielding a profit
unfortunately, raising employees' salaries would not be economic—the business would have to fold
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Recent Examples of economic
Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Approval and economic woes The polling numbers, released on June 22 come only days after Trump saw similar low marks in a poll released by PBS News/NPR/Marist on June 18.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The agricultural sector had an economic rationale for its practices; the home kit industry has a consumer convenience rationale for its.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Burnham is expected to make a speech next week outlining some of his economic plans.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Approval and economic woes The polling numbers, released on June 22 come only days after Trump saw similar low marks in a poll released by PBS News/NPR/Marist on June 18.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The agricultural sector had an economic rationale for its practices; the home kit industry has a consumer convenience rationale for its.
—
Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Burnham is expected to make a speech next week outlining some of his economic plans.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for economic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economic
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While musicals, with their higher production costs and specific talent needs, still pursue long runs, plays are increasingly adopting this profitable, rapid turnover approach.
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Some cut routes that were less profitable or in-demand, American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes from August to October.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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Another defendant who pleaded guilty challenges the law through stealth and intermediaries for his company to win lucrative public building contracts.
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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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