downbeat

Example Sentences

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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

Panula invited her to attend one of his masterclasses, and on the first downbeat of her first experience conducting, “I knew immediately that this was beyond anything I’ve experienced in my life,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Karen Parkhill gave downbeat commentary, citing rising memory costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

He raised his hand like an orchestra conductor, and when he lowered it, Chester chirped on the downbeat.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden