downbeat
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Despite the downbeat earnings outlook, shares in the automaker have climbed about 80% this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Despite the downbeat earnings outlook, Hyundai shares climbed about 80% this year, attributed by analysts to AI and robotics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Compounding the downbeat mood was news Friday that the US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in February, while unemployment edged up.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
He headed to his downbeat captain Harry Brook, who was slouched by the boundary edge.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
He raised his hand like an orchestra conductor, and when he lowered it, Chester chirped on the downbeat.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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Music - Middle School
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