downward
Example Sentences
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He will replace longtime leader Shantanu Narayen following a downward slide for the company’s stock.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Californians need more energy choices that put downward pressure on their electricity costs, not more barriers standing in the way,” said Brandon Garcia, California director at Advanced Energy United, a national energy industry association.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The economy may soon start surprising to the downside: That’s because several forces have been putting downward pressure on growth.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The downward trend will then continue into Thursday and Friday, with temperatures falling further each day.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Annabeth couldn’t see far in the hazy air, but the longer they walked, the more certain she became that the entire landscape was a downward curve.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
