downstream

Example Sentences

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About ten paces downstream, the trees opened into a clearing.

From Literature

He said evidence from another mature beaver site downstream of the Forest of Dean showed similar benefits, with multiple dams reducing flood peaks.

From BBC

The problem was worse downstream in built-up areas, where waterways received discharges from sewage treatment plants and misconnected sewers.

From BBC

That agreement split the water among four upstream states — Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico — and those downstream — Nevada, Arizona and California.

From Los Angeles Times

That uncertainty has seen a shift from "downstream" companies that run apps and software to "upstream" firms such as chipmakers, many of which are based in Asia.

From Barron's