downstream

Example Sentences

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Waste was found more than 300 metres downstream from its Marsh Farm base.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Asked whether the FDA is considering possible downstream effects such as coercion and abuse alongside medical data in its safety review of mifepristone, press secretary Emily Hilliard dodged the question.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

She has enough credibility among progressives to be a responsible voice who wouldn’t be swept downstream by the latest, bad trend.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

O'Neill plans to reorganise the company, clearly separating its upstream and downstream activities.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Just as they reached the stand of reeds, Pax startled at the crackling of brush from downstream.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker