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down

[doun] / daʊn /




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“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

DOWN: “West Side Story” No one’s dancing in the streets after voters snubbed Steven Spielberg’s updated version of the classic musical, recognizing only Ariana DeBose for her supporting turn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2022

When you’re already $500 Billion DOWN, you can’t lose!

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2018

He added in another tweet, “When you’re already $500 Billion DOWN, you can’t lose!”

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2018

"DOWN the gulch!" spoke Glenister, off his guard.

From The Spoilers by Beach, Rex Ellingwood




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