downtick

Example Sentences

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"Obviously with these cases just this week, I don't think we're seeing a downtick here," Williams said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The downtick tallies with the decline in private-sector activity to a four-month low, hampered by stagnating new business, as measured by purchasing managers’ survey data published Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

The NFL has seen a major downtick in offense this season, due in large part to defensive scheme changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2022

Despite a downtick in laughs, “The Rehearsal” remains fascinating and thought-provoking, and Fielder’s blur of comedy and documentary is endlessly compelling.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

“But maybe, potentially, a downtick in planned pregnancies. So the question is, which is going to be the most?” he said.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2020