downhill

Example Sentences

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For Bondi, it was all downhill from there.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

These lakes are often located at high altitudes, sitting above river systems that help channel burst waters far downhill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“I wanted to win the Olympics, and I wanted to win the downhill title, and I was on track to do both of those things,” Vonn told Vanity Fair.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"There was some good skiing, so I'm pretty proud. Unfortunately there were just a couple of mistakes," said 23-year-old Simpson, who also finished fourth in Saturday's downhill.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Our thighs and knees ache from going downhill, stepping, sliding over rough terrain.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes