downbeat
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Also on the downbeat side, provisions for credit losses rose 9.8% to $315 million, above expectations of $150.4 million.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
One silver lining is that even the most downbeat year-end S&P 500 target now implies nearly 10% upside.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
When it came to the economy, the prime minister was again fairly downbeat.
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
Just long enough for the heart of each man to adjust its throb to the downbeat of the other.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing downbeat
Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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