downwards
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The chart plots the countries where their economic forecasts were revised upwards from January with those that were revised downwards.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
But continued dry weather this week pushed water levels at Kaub on the Rhine -- a reference point for vessels -- even further downwards and made the area unpassable for laden cargo vessels.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Treasury yields took another step downwards as demand returned following last week’s selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
She is likely to be offered a more junior cabinet position - though it is worth noting how rare it is for a chancellor to move downwards in the cabinet.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
That’s because the links connected to any idea in our web of knowledge run upwards, downwards, and sideways to other ideas, often spanning long distances.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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