downhill

Example Sentences

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"Lupus at its worst was in bed, unable to move, going downhill rapidly, possibly dying…now I'm living," she told me.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

"Walking downhill, whenever your foot slides into the very end of your shoe is when it maybe gives me a bit of bother but it's totally fine. A mountain out of a molehill."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The way was downhill, an unmistakable slight grade; the crust was perfect for skis.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin