downward

Example Sentences

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Brickell says holding your head at a 45-degree downward angle while scrolling is like supporting a 49-pound weight with your neck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Several participants said further downward adjustments to rates would likely be appropriate if inflation declines in line with their expectations.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Gold futures resumed their downward momentum after briefly pausing to climb over $4,500 a troy ounce Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The downward trend extends the loss of 42,000 jobs in L.A. between 2022 and 2024, the continued suffering of local sound stages and the offshoring of productions internationally.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Worsley stepped off into the air, plummeting downward with the rope whipping through his hands.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong