downbeat
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They reacted by sending the University of Michigan’s early-April Index of Consumer Sentiment sliding to a record low, with every demographic cohort of age, income, and political preference sounding downbeat.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
He headed to his downbeat captain Harry Brook, who was slouched by the boundary edge.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Norwegian’s sales miss and downbeat booking and profit outlooks spark concern about demand for cruises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The cruise operator missed sales expectations for the latest quarter and provided a downbeat outlook for both profit and bookings.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
It was as though he had given a downbeat with an invisible baton.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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