downhill

Example Sentences

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Sierra, who grew up playing on clay, broke Raducanu's serve in the opening game, and things went downhill from there for the Briton.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The resulting floods tore through the landscape, carving deep channels as the water rushed downhill.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The first hole is putting only, immediately getting the children’s attention as the ball rolls 65 yards downhill toward the cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Morgan is a terrific passer who can attack downhill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I fired again, but he had disappeared from sight, and I guessed from the motion of the brush that he had headed downhill, back toward the house.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien