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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchments
downturns
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These liquidations can exacerbate downturns, said Ryan Rasmussen, head of research at Bitwise Asset Management.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026 -
Originally founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, the distillery survived wars, economic downturns, and multiple closures before shutting down entirely in 1994.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Retrenchments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchments. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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