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Great Depression

Definition:

The Great Depression refers to a severe worldwide economic depression that occurred during the 1930s. It was the longest and most devastating economic downturn in modern history.

Examples:

Noun: The Great Depression had a profound effect on the lives of millions of people.

Adjective: Many families struggled through the great depression, facing poverty and unemployment.

Verb: The stock market crash of 1929 eventually triggered the great depression.

Adverb: The economy plummeted great depression, leaving many without jobs or hope.

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