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at a low ebb



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Idioms and Phrases

At a low point, in a state of decline or depression. For example, The current recession has put our business at a low ebb . This idiom transfers the low point of a tide to a decline in human affairs. [Mid-1600s]
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Example Sentences

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When trust in the media is at a low ebb, are we just going to stand and take notes?

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The morale of many of the workers already had been at a low ebb, given two rounds of layoffs — including the departure of 115 journalists early this year, more than 20% of the newsroom — following a period of growth and hiring since 2017.

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The most recent incident marked the latest deterioration in relations, which have been at a low ebb for years as Venezuela has grown increasingly close to Russia and China.

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Christopher's words reveal a man at a low ebb.

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Now, as President Biden looks toward a re-election campaign, there are warning signals on that front: With overall consumer sentiment at a low ebb despite solid economic data, even Democrats who supported Mr. Biden in 2020 say they’re not impressed with the economy.

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