downhill

Example Sentences

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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

Sierra, who grew up playing on clay, broke Raducanu's serve in the opening game, and things went downhill from there for the Briton.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The resulting floods tore through the landscape, carving deep channels as the water rushed downhill.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

However, gruelling downhill sections of mountain hikes can cause discomfort to the skin where the prosthetic attaches and pressure on the knee.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I get a feeling that it’s going to go downhill from such a grand entrance, so I give myself some advice as we step into the uptight, uptown restaurant: This is about them.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali