downhill

Example Sentences

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Kopke, who came from Munich to retain his title in the men's downhill race, said the conditions were "optimal" this year.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The device, which can feel like being under the control of a puppeteer, requires manual downhill mode activation and poses risks if handled improperly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The resulting floods tore through the landscape, carving deep channels as the water rushed downhill.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

However, gruelling downhill sections of mountain hikes can cause discomfort to the skin where the prosthetic attaches and pressure on the knee.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

After the eruption, groundwater that had been trapped in the mountain found paths to flow downhill.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone