downbeat
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Asked if the end of the war in Ukraine could bring that about, Hoppe was downbeat.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The downbeat mood on the economy stands in contrast to a stock market that has soared as enthusiasm over artificial intelligence has taken hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
The Michigan index is notably weaker than other sentiment trackers, but those measures are also quite downbeat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Having children feel the strong beats such as the downbeat, the first beat in a measure, is relatively easy.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Music - Middle School
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