pull down

Example Sentences

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For U.S. corporations already struggling to defend profits in the face of rising costs before the conflict, any further squeeze could pull down estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“If they’re running up against the 22% price increase year-to-date, they may pull down their buying programs to see if they can buy a dip, or they can buy when prices stabilize.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The spread hinges on investor demand for these bonds; having more buyers in a market can lower spreads and pull down mortgage rates.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

It is all part of a wider push by the country to diversify trade away from the US, pull down barriers that have hindered trade between provinces, and press forward more quickly on major projects.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

Some wear black knit hats they can pull down over their faces.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario