downstream

Example Sentences

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The downstream unit will house refining and terminals, as well as BP’s mobility and convenience, and fuels businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"High streets are ultimately… downstream of the broader economy's performance," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The downstream impacts are not just felt by consumers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“But the spotlight today is of course on semis, memory and software, but as people focus downstream into the future, that’s really when the bid comes for bitcoin.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Common sense and knowing the currents would tell you that the kayak had drifted downstream, especially with the fast-running spring tides.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings