downhill

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The American, who is regarded as one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time, has had eight operations since breaking her leg and ankle in the women's downhill event in Italy on 8 February.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Morgan is a terrific passer who can attack downhill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

For Bondi, it was all downhill from there.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

She was gazing at a great, glittering block of ice when she stumbled and fell, and suddenly her smooth body was sliding downhill.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown