downtick

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The fall in January was driven by lower sales of nonfood products, and a downtick in automotive fuel sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

After a downtick in wasp callouts in recent summers, his industry has been busier than usual tackling problems caused by wasps this year, he says.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 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

The number of men attending nonprofit, private schools that offer four-year degrees dropped nearly 1 percent, while the downtick in female enrollment at those institutions barely registered at .1 percent.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2018