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downtick

[doun-tik] / ˈdaʊnˌtɪk /


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"Obviously with these cases just this week, I don't think we're seeing a downtick here," Williams said.

From BBC May 16, 2026

The downtick was driven by an increased share of involuntary part-time workers and lower employment in the temporary-help industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

The NFL has seen a major downtick in offense this season, due in large part to defensive scheme changes.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2022

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

The number of men attending nonprofit, private schools that offer four-year degrees dropped nearly 1 percent, while the downtick in female enrollment at those institutions barely registered at .1 percent.

From Washington Times Jun. 3, 2018




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