downbeat
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If you’re looking for something downbeat, of course, “Groundswell” can oblige.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Another strong week for U.S. stocks looks set to end on a downbeat note, with stock futures down.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Shares of Under Armour took a dive in early Tuesday trading after the athletic-gear maker reported a wider fiscal fourth-quarter loss than Wall Street was expecting, while providing a downbeat profit outlook.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The demand recovery helped overshadow a downbeat earnings outlook for the current quarter and lowered profit guidance for the full year, as demand fell in the weeks following the start of the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
On the beat or on the downbeat refer to the moment when the pulse is strongest.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing downbeat
Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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