Answer: recession

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RECESSIONCondition in recent U. S. economy.
recessiona temporary decline in a country's trade
recessionThe action of receding; motion away from an observer
recessionA period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters
RECESSIONEconomic downturn
RECESSIONDownturn
RECESSIONU.S. economic problem that began in 2007
RECESSIONSlump
RECESSIONFortune breaker, possibly
RECESSIONPeriod of the late 30's.
RECESSIONSlump.
RECESSIONA returning
RECESSIONA dip in the prosperity chart.
RECESSIONDownward trend in business.
RECESSIONPresent state of business.
RECESSIONWithdrawal.
RECESSIONTough economic time
RECESSIONObama's challenge
RECESSIONState of economic decline
RECESSIONSubstantial slump
RECESSIONThe hairline was showing the effects of ...