downbeat
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Jaret Seiberg, an analyst and managing director at TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group, also has been downbeat on the prospects for the legislation, which the crypto industry has been clamoring for.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But Hamilton's downbeat remarks are a reflection of not only qualifying but his experience in the sprint.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
She said sentiment overall remains downbeat, with concerns focused on a recent pickup in inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
A software executive leaving to work for a chip company feeds Wall Street’s downbeat narrative around software stocks, which continue to struggle amid AI replacement fears.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Their vast wings seemed slow, but they flew fast, each downbeat driving them mightily through the air.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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