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economic

/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adjective B1
  1. Pertaining to an economy.
  2. Frugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.
  3. Pertaining to the study of money and its movement.
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The movement eventually faded when the Great Depression caused severe economic hardship across the country.
The Harlem Renaissance, p. 1 · B2
These displaced agricultural workers hoped to find fertile valleys and abundant employment, but they often encountered severe economic hardship upon arrival.
The Dust Bowl: An Ecological Catastrophe, p. 1 · C1
Musicians packed their instruments and traveled up the legendary Highway 61, seeking broader horizons and better economic opportunities.
From the Delta to Memphis, p. 1 · C1
Facing a severe domestic labor shortage during a period of rapid economic expansion, the Australian government actively recruited workers from overseas.
The Snowy Mountains Scheme, p. 1 · C1

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