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downturns
Noun
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By paying attention to Black women, policymakers can spot downturns faster and respond sooner, limiting the damage.—
Marianne Cooper,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Finally, historical performance is a consideration, as RKT has previously lagged during downturns, underscoring the sector’s rate sensitivity.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Retrenchments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchments. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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