downtick

Example Sentences

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The fall in January was driven by lower sales of nonfood products, and a downtick in automotive fuel sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

After a downtick in wasp callouts in recent summers, his industry has been busier than usual tackling problems caused by wasps this year, he says.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Despite a downtick in laughs, “The Rehearsal” remains fascinating and thought-provoking, and Fielder’s blur of comedy and documentary is endlessly compelling.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

“But maybe, potentially, a downtick in planned pregnancies. So the question is, which is going to be the most?” he said.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2020

Injuries have played a part in his career downtick, and financial considerations forced the Washington Capitals to trade Laich, then their longest-tenured player, to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2017