downward
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She emphasized that the long-standing downward trend had been a major feature of colorectal cancer statistics for decades.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
The familiar downward spiral was getting out of control.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
“Clearly, any downward momentum in inflation we had earlier this year outside of energy, we see that breaking today,” Herr told MarketWatch in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
The raiders replicate the Etruscan technique by flinging molten gold downward in frigid air where it solidifies into microscopic beads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Shortly before dusk, the trail led downward toward a shallow basin set with scrub and pines.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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