downward

Example Sentences

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Although widely recognized as perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, Woods, 50, has been in a downward spiral personally and professionally for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The January figure was revised downward and represented a 0.5% decrease from December, the Commerce Department said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Knife crime continued a downward trend in 2025, with offences down by 9% on the year prior and pre-Covid levels, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics in January.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Recessions are generally characterized, in the first instance, by the substitution of a sudden, sharp, upward movement in the unemployment rate for a gradual downward or sideways movement.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But then, the genie turned its eyes downward with an almost respectful look.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley