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They were poor and downtrodden.
a war that was supposed to liberate the downtrodden citizens of that nation
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Consumers from both countries grew fed up with their economies in 2022, and those sentiment reports have remained downtrodden.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
And the dejected diehard of a downtrodden franchise isn’t truly stuck in a one-sided detrimental relationship.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Setting expectations for a downtrodden player’s next season isn’t always easy, even when there’s an explanation for the statistical dropoff.
—Al Melchior, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Before diving into season 2, why not reacquaint yourself with The Pitt's heroic (and downtrodden) team?
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
And the dejected diehard of a downtrodden franchise isn’t truly stuck in a one-sided detrimental relationship.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Setting expectations for a downtrodden player’s next season isn’t always easy, even when there’s an explanation for the statistical dropoff.
—Al Melchior, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Before diving into season 2, why not reacquaint yourself with The Pitt's heroic (and downtrodden) team?
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Downtrodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downtrodden. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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downtrodden
adjective
down·trod·den
ˈdau̇n-ˈträd-ᵊn 
: crushed by superior power
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