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downstream

[daun-streem] / ˈdaʊnˈstrim /


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Export growth is expected to strengthen gradually, supported by downstream metal and manufacturing shipments and higher prices of some commodities, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

That means the geographic risk is concentrated in Taiwan, with much of the downstream economic risk sits with American companies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Colorado River first flows into Lake Powell before continuing downstream toward Lake Mead.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

Each year, the Bureau of Reclamation is required to have a plan detailing how it will keep water downstream from Shasta Dam cold enough to protect salmon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Thorn screamed as the river swelled and shot her downstream.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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