downward

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Cook is optimistic about the promise for AI to boost productivity, which in turn will support new jobs and put downward pressure on inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“There’s just not been that much supply in the market in a long time, and so it’s another downward pressure on the equity market as a whole.”

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

The commission predicted growth in 2026 will be 1.1 percent for the European Union as a whole, another downward revision to the previous forecast of 1.4 percent.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Despite several big hits, the average demand for live-action television series set in the galaxy far, far away have shown a slight downward trend over time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Her mouth settles into a downward curve, as if her whole face feels heavy.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan