downbeat
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But Hamilton's downbeat remarks are a reflection of not only qualifying but his experience in the sprint.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Amazon and Microsoft added to the downbeat mood after the European Union said they should face tougher digital competition rules because of their dominant position in cloud computing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
She said sentiment overall remains downbeat, with concerns focused on a recent pickup in inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
And the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development published downbeat scenarios for global growth this week if flows don’t normalize soon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 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
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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