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downtick

[daun-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

"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

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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