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downtick

[doun-tik] / ˈdaʊnˌtɪk /


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With the speed uptick, Sasaki has also seen an inverse downtick in the earned runs column on his statline.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

There also appeared to be a downtick on hopes for the speed of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

"A lower-than-expected January payrolls number was more than offset by upward revisions to November and December's totals and a downtick in the unemployment rate," said Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

From BBC Feb. 7, 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




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