downward

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Charlie Linton, Asia equity portfolio manager at asset-management firm Ninety One, said competition has intensified as Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart push deeper into the market, putting downward pressure on prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Despite several big hits, the average demand for live-action television series set in the galaxy far, far away have shown a slight downward trend over time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

A slower rate of price increases for food - particularly chocolate and meat products - added to the downward pressure on inflation, he added.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

That supply coming back could actually put further downward pressure on prices.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Below them a steep, icy slope slanted downward.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong