downswing

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For a typical flaw like a ball flight that is repeatedly low and left, PG1 might advise players to extend their elbow farther from their rib cage as part of their downswing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Oil prices ended 2025 on a downswing, hurting results.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

“It could have been an honest mistake on their part,” Pigott said of the statistical downswing.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

A combination of good relationships, opportunity and Ireland being a minor meal ticket for famous pros on the downswing played a role in bringing one of the greats to the League of Ireland.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

Her own sword was not to hand, so she snatched Renly's from its scabbard and raised it to catch Em- mon's axe on the downswing.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin