downhill

Example Sentences

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For Bondi, it was all downhill from there.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

These lakes are often located at high altitudes, sitting above river systems that help channel burst waters far downhill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He noted that drivers traveling downhill toward the intersection often gain speed and may not anticipate pedestrians crossing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Austria's Johannes Aigner won gold for his second Paralympic title of the Games, having also won the downhill.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

To understand why plump housekeepers jog faster when heading downhill, consult Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood