downward
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The fall-out means this now looks increasingly like Grealish's 'now or never' moment, because failure at Everton will surely mark a downward spiral from the top echelons of the Premier League.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Conference Board economist Fergus McCormick said consumer confidence remains on a long-term downward trend despite the October increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
In a Foreign Policy essay last week, former Estonian president Kersti Kaljulaid defines the central problem in Europe, plausibly but rather too vaguely, as “intergenerational hopelessness” and a downward spiral of economic expectation.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
If expectations for additional Fed rate hikes lead investors to reassess credit risk, spreads could widen further, pushing implied volatility higher and putting downward pressure on equity prices.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
But then, the genie turned its eyes downward with an almost respectful look.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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