downwards

Example Sentences

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"We have also reassessed the structural changes in the German economy and, in particular, revised our forecast for industrial growth downwards," Wollmershaeuser said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“The government is looking to ease planning regulations and the estimated trajectory for interest rates is downwards, which should also encourage new buyers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

"You have to have a hull form that breaks ice by bending it downwards," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“A break downwards through $86,000 points will be a negative signal. The currency is assessed as technically neutral for the short term.”

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

The road now turned south and went quickly downwards, running out from between the arms of the dale.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien