downbeat
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Gold fell 1%, pausing a brief rally, as oil prices resumed their climb upward, adding to the downbeat mood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Brobbey, who has signed a new contract until 2031, has yet to score since returning from a hamstring injury, while former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka was downbeat after last weekend's defeat at newly promoted Coventry.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The firm noted that downbeat expectations “in a year of unusually sharp upward revisions, weigh on shares, reducing hope that shares will rebound before year end.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
Hollywood icon George Clooney sounded downbeat about the implications, however.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
He raised his hand like an orchestra conductor, and when he lowered it, Chester chirped on the downbeat.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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