downward

Example Sentences

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“There’s just not been that much supply in the market in a long time, and so it’s another downward pressure on the equity market as a whole.”

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

The euro weakened against the dollar and its downward momentum was building.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

Still, they believed the bullet had most likely gone downward into the pelvic region.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow