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recessions
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a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade
- During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses.
- The government implemented measures to stimulate the economy and help mitigate the effects of the recession.
- Families had to tighten their budgets and cut back on spending due to the recession.
- The recession caused a significant drop in consumer confidence, affecting retail sales.
- Economists predicted that the recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge.
2
the act of moving away from a point to the state of becoming faint or distant
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a part of a structure that is slowly losing its strength and falling
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the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service
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