downwards

Example Sentences

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"If you're being bleached before you've even recovered and been able to produce juveniles again, then that's only a downwards trajectory from there," said Oakley.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Evergrande's downfall has often been cited as a trigger for China's persistent property market slump, which spiralled downwards in 2021 and has weighed heavily on the country's economic development.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He said in-built satnavs tended to be lower down the dashboard in the centre of the car, so people "might take their eyes off the road and look downwards" which could be "highly distracting".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

The startled sparrow shot downwards and stopped with a jerk, only thick neck feathers saving her from strangulation.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques