downbeat

Example Sentences

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Compounding the downbeat mood was news Friday that the US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in February, while unemployment edged up.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Norwegian’s sales miss and downbeat booking and profit outlooks spark concern about demand for cruises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Panula invited her to attend one of his masterclasses, and on the first downbeat of her first experience conducting, “I knew immediately that this was beyond anything I’ve experienced in my life,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

From my conversations with some of those involved, they sound frustrated, downbeat and a little annoyed.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Guy Greco struck the downbeat three final times—hop^hop-hop—and the two lines collided at the gate in a frenzy of hugs and shrieks and kisses.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli