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downer

[dou-ner] / ˈdaʊ nər /


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Fowlie also shared to his followers that Downer had no history of mental illness and had never “dropped off” before.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

According to the post, Downer was last seen in Koreatown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Sotheby's head of sale and fine jewellery, Tabitha Downer, said there had been steady offers before "a real frenzy of competitive bidding" culminating in it selling for £82,550.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

"We were in New Orleans and Kehlani insisted we try out a mechanical bull," says Downer.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

“Well, Uncle Heath, not to be a Debbie Downer, but technically, until we recover the treasure, it’s not really”—she made air quotes—“‘rightfully yours.’”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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