downhill

Example Sentences

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A 2024 BMW M3 was eastbound on the two-lane highway that slopes downhill when the driver lost control, veering off-road and down a steep embankment, the CHP said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

"Pakistan was very open in public in embracing its role as a mediator which certainly subjected it to certain risks, such as being viewed as the fall guy if things went downhill," Kugelman said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

At the time, Ibrahimovic had an English bulldog who could handle going downhill, but struggled going the other way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Nowadays, the event is classed as an extreme sport and dubbed one of the UK's toughest downhill races.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Genie knew Ernie was trying to distract him, and he appreciated it because his questions started to tumble downhill just as he had done earlier.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds